The Douglas coastguard team responded to an incident on Douglas Beach last night after a suspicious object was washed up.
The item, which had been reported by a member of the public, was a cylinder shape approximately 20 inches long with a diameter of 4 inches.
After inspection it was declared safe to remove.
The Coastguard team have commended the actions of the individual who reported the object, and urge the public to always report any washed up items that cause concern.
Fifty babies born in first month of year
The Island welcomed 50 new residents into the world in January.
Over £460k spend by council on eco boilers
Douglas Council says it's spent over £462,000 installing energy efficient boilers in public housing over the past year.
Amber weather warning for tomorrow
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for coastal overtopping tomorrow morning.
Record of over £30k raised by tractor run
Isle of Man Young Farmers say a record total of £30,228 has been raised by the Christmas Tractor Run.
Jurby puts rates up
Jurby Parish Commissioners have announced an increase of 3.7 percent to the local authority's rates this year.
Alcohol taxes rise
Taxes on alcohol have increased as of this month, under new rates brought in by the UK government.
New water levels boost lake wildlife
Birds have quickly moved back into Mooragh Lake in Ramsey following its draining.
Colder than average start to the year
January got off to a cold start this year, with an average temperature of 6.1 degrees Celsius.
