First reported by BBC
Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
Suspected space debris prompts beach closures in Queensland, Australia
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3h ago· 3 min readenNews
Summary
Strange spherical objects found on Queensland beaches (including Forrest Beach) are suspected by authorities to be potentially hazardous "space debris." Queensland Fire and Rescue crews responded, establishing a 50-metre exclusion zone and temporarily closing the beach. Half a dozen balls have been collected and safely secured in drums as partner agencies investigate the origin and potential toxicity of the objects.
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Hacker NewsSuspected space debris prompts beach closures in Queensland, Australiainkl.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledStrange spherical objects found on Queensland’s beaches on Sunday could be potentially hazardous 'space debris' that has washed ashore, Australian authorities have warned.
Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) crews are continuing to assist partner agencies following the discovery of several potentially hazardous objects around Forrest Beach in North Queensland.
The beach was temporarily shut off to the public after a 50-metre exclusion zone was put in place.
Objects have been safely secured in drums, authorities say
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