Mystery object: police warn public away from huge cylinder washed up on Australian beach

The object discovered at Green Head, 250km from Perth in Western Australia, has raised speculation it is part of an Indian space rocketFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet ourmorning and afternoon news emails,free app ordaily news podcastA giant metal cylinder has washed up on a beach in Western Australia, baffling locals and posing a mystery to police.The huge copper-coloured cylinder was found on a beach near Green Head on Sunday, and was reported to police by bewildered local residents.Sign up for Guardian Australia ’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundupContinue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Western Australia Australia news World news Space Source Type: news