Port Erin beach fully open

Tuesday, 24 July 2018 15:32

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

Port Erin beach is once again fully open after being declared pollution free.

Port Erin Commissioners announced the news on social media this afternoon.

They say after consulting with Isle of Man Coastguard, no evidence of the fuel pollution remains.

The beach had been closed off below the high water mark since Sunday.

Port Erin beach update - 2pm 24 July 2018
We have assessed the beach with Isle of Man Coastguard and found no evidence of the fuel pollution remaining. As such the full area of the beach is now open again for all to enjoy. #iom
(photo courtesy of Manxscenes photography) pic.twitter.com/q1gIegnBWf
— PE Commissioners (@PortErinTweets) July 24, 2018

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