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.
Weather warning for tomorrow
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping tomorrow.
Bad weather cancels two upcoming sailings
The Steam Packet Company says bad weather means two of its sailings this week have been cancelled.
Duo from Island finish 49-day Atlantic row
Two friends from the Island have spent 49 days rowing across the Atlantic for charity
Don't bring your own drone for show this week!
Flying your own drone at a professional show in Douglas this week could cost you £10,000.
Jurassic larks to return in May!
A roar-some charity event that sees runners dressed as dinosaurs will return to the Island in May.
Lord Street plans get go-ahead
Plans for a 12-storey multi-purpose development in Douglas have been given planning approval.
Steam Packet profits fell by 10% in 2024
The Steam Packet Company says it saw its profits fall by more than 10 per cent in 2024.
Illegal waste reports more than double in 12 months
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's investigated 169 reports of dumped controlled waste in the past five years.
