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Fears after yet another WWII bomb washes up on beach in Northern Ireland

Visitors to one of Northern Ireland's most popular beaches have been warned to be careful after an unexploded World War II bomb was washed up.

Benone beach has reopened after the Army carried out a controlled explosion on a bomb discovered by a member of the public on Sunday.

It was discovered lying near the water on the beach, which was evacuated along with part of the nearby Seacoast Road. The train line was also closed for a time as a precaution.

This was the second time in recent months that an unexploded bomb had washed up in the area....

Read entire article at Belfast Telegraph (UK)