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Sea of Fries Washes Ashore in UK
19 Jan
Summary
- Thousands of plastic bags filled with French fries washed up on East Sussex beach.
- The spill occurred near Eastbourne after shipping containers fell into the sea.
- Volunteers are needed to clear plastic bags threatening marine life.
An unusual event unfolded on the coast of East Sussex, UK, as thousands of plastic bags filled with French fries washed ashore near Eastbourne. This peculiar incident is linked to several shipping containers that fell from cargo vessels into the English Channel during recent storms. The containers, believed to be carrying food and packaging, scattered their contents across the beach, creating a striking golden landscape.
The discovery was made by a local who described the fries being piled unusually high, with some areas reaching two-and-a-half feet deep. While food items like onions had appeared earlier, this event was of an entirely different magnitude. The Coastguard confirmed multiple containers washing up, with ongoing monitoring of others.
Beyond the fries themselves, concerns are mounting over the considerable plastic waste from the bags. A call for volunteers has been issued to help clear the beach, prioritizing the removal of plastic that endangers local marine life, such as a colony of seals that could ingest or become entangled in the debris.
