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Dog homeowners heading to the seaside for a stroll are being warned to bear in mind after a white waxy substance believed to be dangerous to four-legged associates washed up on three UK seashores. HM Coastguard in Margate, Kent, had been alerted to a white barrel-like substance on the foreshore at Ramsgate Main Sands on Saturday.

Officers consider the bizarre substance is palm oil, and so they have warned canine walkers to steer clear, as it may be extraordinarily hazardous for his or her pets. Thanet District Council mentioned that sightings have additionally been reported at Margate Main Sands and Botany Bay, stating that they may put up warning indicators in any respect three areas. Both authorities have warned beachgoers to maintain their canine on a lead and to report any extra sightings to the coastguard.

HM Coastguard Margate posted: “Last night and this morning HM Coastguard Margate were tasked to investigate a white barrel like substance on the foreshore at Ramsgate Main Sands.

“We discovered the article and consider it might be Palm oil. This is very harmful to canine so please if you’re out strolling preserve your canine on a lead and undoubtedly don’t permit them to eat it.

“We have notified the local council for removal. We are also aware of another lump under the North Foreland private estate.

“Please do report any of you come throughout it. Thank you.”

Thanet District Council added: “The council has been notified of sightings of white, waxy deposits which is perhaps palm oil, on the foreshore at Margate Main Sands, Ramsgate Main Sands and Botany Bay.

“As a precaution, it is important that dogs are kept on leads in the areas impacted and that owners do not allow their pets to eat the deposits.

“Signs warning the general public might be displayed on the seashores affected. There might be inspections across the coast and clearance of the deposits might be organized.”