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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Bomb squad responds after California beachgoer takes Navy marker home

A Navy phosphorus marine marker washed up on a Ventura County beach, got carried home to Ojai, and forced a bomb-squad response after residual chemicals left the device ready to reignite or explode. Last week, an unnamed beachgoer spotted a Navy MK25 phosphorus marine marker along the waterline on a Ventura County beach, pulled it […] The post Bomb squad responds after California beachgoer takes Navy marker home appeared first on American Almanac .

A Navy phosphorus marine marker washed up on a Ventura County beach, got carried home to Ojai, and forced a bomb-squad response after residual chemicals left the device ready to reignite or explode. Last week, an unnamed beachgoer spotted a Navy MK25 phosphorus marine marker along the waterline on a Ventura County beach, pulled it from the sand, and took it to a home in Ojai. The move drew the Ventura County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad and Navy explosive experts from Point Mugu to the residence after the resident arrived with the device, California Post reported . Officials say the find was well-meaning. It was also extremely dangerous. The MK25 is a military marine marker. Residual phosphorus can dry out once the unit leaves the water, then…Open

Have similar incidents of military debris washing ashore occurred recently in the region?
Yes, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad reported that their crews have encountered several similar devices washed ashore in recent weeks along the same stretch of coast.
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What is the official public safety guidance from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad if someone finds an object that looks like a bomb or military equipment?
The bomb squad's guidance is to leave the item in place, evacuate the area, and call 911, rather than attempting to move the object.
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What environmental factors contributed to military markers washing ashore on the Southern California coast?
High surf and dangerous seas, tied to the remnants of Hurricane Marie around Labor Day weekend and swells generated by Hurricane Polo, are cited as possible factors. These rough ocean conditions, alongside El Niño, have contributed to such items washing up on public beaches.
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Where was the Navy MK25 phosphorus marine marker taken after it was found, and which agencies responded to the scene?
After being pulled from the sand at a Ventura County beach, the marker was taken to a home in Ojai. The response required the Ventura County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad and Navy explosive experts from Point Mugu to attend the residence.
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What specific type of military equipment was found by a beachgoer on a Ventura County beach, and what are its potential hazards?
The item was a Navy MK25 phosphorus marine marker. It is extremely dangerous because residual phosphorus can dry out once the unit leaves the water, which can cause the device to spontaneously reignite or explode when moved. Additionally, these devices can burn at temperatures reaching up to 3,000 degrees.
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