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Teens handled live rocket flare while fishing
9:56am Wednesday 6th August 2008
By Julian Robinson »
HAMPSHIRE coastguards have issued a stark safety warning after teenagers risked their lives handling a rocket flare.
Three youths were fishing at Hurst Castle on the shores of The Solent near Milford on Sea when they discovered the innocuous-looking device washed up on the beach.
Unaware that the tube-shaped rocket had the potential to fire at 200mph, they picked it up for a closer look.
Devastating' But a passer-by spotted the danger and alerted coastguards who immediately dispatched a vehicle from Lymington.
Deputy station officer Colin Tabor said: "Our crew got there quickly. It could have been nasty and they did not know what they were going to encounter when they arrived.
"If it had been fired incorrectly it could have had devastating consequences.
"The youths were just fishing and were totally oblivious to what it was and what it could do."
When coastguards arrived at the scene, they used a public address system to instruct the youngsters to put down the nine-inch rocket. It was then placed in a secure metal container.
Mr Tabor said the powerful flares, used by seafarers to alert coastguards in an emergency, produced a huge plume of coloured smoke.
He added: "Flares do get washed up here from time to time. It would not have taken much at all to set this one off.
"To all people visiting our beaches, the message is clear - do not touch and do not pick them up. Leave them there, dial 999 and ask to speak to the coastguard. They are potentially lethal weapons."
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Fred, says...
10:23am Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy wrote:Come now - this is society thinking of the children.
No more dangerous than a firework. Instructions for use written on side and available for purchase from any chandlers.
Guy, says...
10:27am Wed 6 Aug 08
Fred.
It says "teens" who hopefully are educated enough to read.
It says "teens" who hopefully are educated enough to read.
Fred, says...
10:34am Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy wrote:If these teens are under 18 then they are regarded as children by the media and Government.
Fred. It says "teens" who hopefully are educated enough to read.
Don't forget that 16 year olds can fight for their Country and cook at a restaurant. Those same "adults" can't buy a knife.
Johnnie, Southampton says...
10:46am Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy wrote:If a firework went off when you were holding it, you'd probably feel the effects.
No more dangerous than a firework. Instructions for use written on side and available for purchase from any chandlers.
rich the stitch, says...
11:14am Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy wrote:well that depends if they're from Millbrook or Lordshill.
Fred. It says "teens" who hopefully are educated enough to read.
dorothy, kansas says...
11:16am Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy wrote:many years ago a friend of mine picked up a flare which exploded and took his hand off I think you statment is incorrect young man.
No more dangerous than a firework. Instructions for use written on side and available for purchase from any chandlers.
Guy Folks, floating around in space says...
12:04pm Wed 6 Aug 08
They are potentially lethal weapons.......
I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605.
Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up!
Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old!
I will be back though, mark my words.
This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing.....
I will set of another soon...
I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605.
Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up!
Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old!
I will be back though, mark my words.
This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing.....
I will set of another soon...
Armageddon Lover, Southampton says...
12:08pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Imagine a fire-cracker in the palm of your hand, it goes off you get burnt right?
Now close your hand around that same fire-cracker, boom, your wife's going to be opening your ketchup bottles for the rest of your life!
I have watched this film countless times and as such have never had an accident with a flare. Also thanks to the teachings of this film I'll be the first on the drilling team if and when the government needs the earth saving from an asteroid!
Now close your hand around that same fire-cracker, boom, your wife's going to be opening your ketchup bottles for the rest of your life!
I have watched this film countless times and as such have never had an accident with a flare. Also thanks to the teachings of this film I'll be the first on the drilling team if and when the government needs the earth saving from an asteroid!
Prof. V.D Sums, says...
12:33pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy Folks wrote:Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
They are potentially lethal weapons.......
I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605.
Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up!
Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old!
I will be back though, mark my words.
This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing.....
I will set of another soon...
Alan, Hampshire says...
12:46pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the grave
Guy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
Armageddon Lover, Southampton says...
12:53pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Alan wrote:No, Guy Fawkes didn't pre-date Christ but Guy Folks certainly did. He's just not as well known that's all.
Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the graveGuy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
Come on Prof, Google will have all the answers you need. I suggest yoy check your facts before you insinuate that anyone's an idiot!
Guy Folks, Somewhere... says...
12:53pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Yeah! Cut me some slack, I never done English lessons in my day!
Better still why dont you read up about me.
There were 13 of us and I was caught on November the 5th with 36 barrels of gun powder.
I/We got caught before we could ignite the stuff!!
I was tortued i'll have you know!
Not much of a Prof are you!
Read your history! 1605!
Better still why dont you read up about me.
There were 13 of us and I was caught on November the 5th with 36 barrels of gun powder.
I/We got caught before we could ignite the stuff!!
I was tortued i'll have you know!
Not much of a Prof are you!
Read your history! 1605!
Prof. V.D Sums, says...
12:53pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Alan wrote:I fail to see why I should. If he can master advanced necromancy, fundamental arithmetic should be well within his grasp
Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the grave
Guy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
Guy Folks, Somewhere says...
12:55pm Wed 6 Aug 08
And p.s I cannot reveal my identity in full i.e Folkes, due to copyright nowdays!
Guy Folks, Somewhere says...
12:57pm Wed 6 Aug 08
p.s or Fawkes.
Folks is the only name im allowed.
Folks is the only name im allowed.
Guy Folks, Somwhere says...
1:00pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy Folks wrote:I will take you down to china town Mr Prof!
Yeah! Cut me some slack, I never done English lessons in my day! Better still why dont you read up about me. There were 13 of us and I was caught on November the 5th with 36 barrels of gun powder. I/We got caught before we could ignite the stuff!! I was tortued i'll have you know! Not much of a Prof are you! Read your history! 1605!
i WiLl HaVe YoU KnOw TheRe Is NOThiNg Wrong WiTh My SpeLLiNG Or tHe Way I WrITe
atfer all as lnog as wrods srtat and end in the smae lteter nboody can fial to raed tihs!
Armageddon Lover, Southampton says...
1:04pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy Folks wrote:Good answer Guy Folks!!
Guy Folks wrote: Yeah! Cut me some slack, I never done English lessons in my day! Better still why dont you read up about me. There were 13 of us and I was caught on November the 5th with 36 barrels of gun powder. I/We got caught before we could ignite the stuff!! I was tortued i'll have you know! Not much of a Prof are you! Read your history! 1605!I will take you down to china town Mr Prof! i WiLl HaVe YoU KnOw TheRe Is NOThiNg Wrong WiTh My SpeLLiNG Or tHe Way I WrITe atfer all as lnog as wrods srtat and end in the smae lteter nboody can fial to raed tihs!
O lny srmat poelpe can raed tihs.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rgh it pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
concerned, says...
1:06pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Did they catch anything?
Guy Folks, Somewhere says...
1:10pm Wed 6 Aug 08
porf hvae you ecnuontreed the from of spllenig to be a piotnelss tihng?
Guy Folks, Somwhere says...
1:12pm Wed 6 Aug 08
I heard they caught -
Free Willy
&
Flipper
Could be just a rumour though.... watch this space
Free Willy
&
Flipper
Could be just a rumour though.... watch this space
concerned, says...
1:27pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy Folks wrote:WOW what was the test strain of the line they used to catch a whale?
I heard they caught - Free Willy & Flipper Could be just a rumour though.... watch this space
Anon, Southampton says...
1:29pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Armageddon Lover wrote:How is Christ a fact? Guy Fawkes did exist, there is no proof that Christ did. Don't get me wrong, I am not out to disrespect anyone, it's just that I am agnostic and until I have proof, I will not believe.
Alan wrote:No, Guy Fawkes didn't pre-date Christ but Guy Folks certainly did. He's just not as well known that's all. Come on Prof, Google will have all the answers you need. I suggest yoy check your facts before you insinuate that anyone's an idiot!Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the graveGuy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
The teenagers highly risk hurting themselves and others carrying out actions like this (to actually comment about what we should be!)
southy, redbridge says...
1:53pm Wed 6 Aug 08
there is an age limit to buying and handling ships flares on land (21),while in a boat on the water there is no age limit,and most type's of ship's flares are for hand use,only the smoke canister you do not hold,
Armageddon Lover, soton says...
2:39pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Anon wrote:Good point Anon. Having now Googled Guy Folks it appears he did not exist afterall. As for Christ?, well there's a lot of fuss made over the dude and people built churches so they could sing songs about him on Sunday's so I guess he was the real deal.
Armageddon Lover wrote:How is Christ a fact? Guy Fawkes did exist, there is no proof that Christ did. Don't get me wrong, I am not out to disrespect anyone, it's just that I am agnostic and until I have proof, I will not believe. The teenagers highly risk hurting themselves and others carrying out actions like this (to actually comment about what we should be!)Alan wrote:No, Guy Fawkes didn't pre-date Christ but Guy Folks certainly did. He's just not as well known that's all. Come on Prof, Google will have all the answers you need. I suggest yoy check your facts before you insinuate that anyone's an idiot!Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the graveGuy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
Anyway, more to the point, those teenagers were very silly and let's hope they've leared a valuable lesson.
Guy Folks, Somewhere says...
2:45pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Armageddon Lover wrote:Armageddon Lover -
Anon wrote:Good point Anon. Having now Googled Guy Folks it appears he did not exist afterall. As for Christ?, well there's a lot of fuss made over the dude and people built churches so they could sing songs about him on Sunday's so I guess he was the real deal. Anyway, more to the point, those teenagers were very silly and let's hope they've leared a valuable lesson.Armageddon Lover wrote:How is Christ a fact? Guy Fawkes did exist, there is no proof that Christ did. Don't get me wrong, I am not out to disrespect anyone, it's just that I am agnostic and until I have proof, I will not believe. The teenagers highly risk hurting themselves and others carrying out actions like this (to actually comment about what we should be!)Alan wrote:No, Guy Fawkes didn't pre-date Christ but Guy Folks certainly did. He's just not as well known that's all. Come on Prof, Google will have all the answers you need. I suggest yoy check your facts before you insinuate that anyone's an idiot!Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the graveGuy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
This Christ dude, is he the one that dresses up as Santa Claus?
Sorry, after being out of the public eye for 405years im trying to take notes of History.
It seems this christ dude actually exsisted. I mean why else do we say for Christ sake and Jesus Christ in sentances when we are angry or suprised?!
Ive never heard anyone use my name in suprise or anger!
Can you imagine :
"I pulled Cheryl Tweedy last night"...
Guy Folks you never did you?
I think the usual christ way is far better, thus remembering him on a daily basis.
King Mush, Woolston says...
3:16pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy Fawkes & co simply tried to blow up the politicians above them
Now that's what I call forward visionary thinking.
Now that's what I call forward visionary thinking.
Miles Sway, Scotland says...
4:00pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Anon wrote:I think you'll find Christ is historical fact, much like Guy Folks, Julius Caesar etc - no proof in that they didn't have ID cards or passports but fact nonetheless. Being agnostic is more a refusal to believe in God, which is understandable really. Classic Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy re God's refusal to prove his existence, something like proof denies faith and without faith God is nothing ipso facto God disappears in a puff of smoke....
Armageddon Lover wrote:How is Christ a fact? Guy Fawkes did exist, there is no proof that Christ did. Don't get me wrong, I am not out to disrespect anyone, it's just that I am agnostic and until I have proof, I will not believe. The teenagers highly risk hurting themselves and others carrying out actions like this (to actually comment about what we should be!)Alan wrote:No, Guy Fawkes didn't pre-date Christ but Guy Folks certainly did. He's just not as well known that's all. Come on Prof, Google will have all the answers you need. I suggest yoy check your facts before you insinuate that anyone's an idiot!Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the graveGuy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
These kids should have done a proper teenager thing - launch the flare towards the nearest gin swiggers at Cowes.
Beavis, says...
4:45pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Guy wrote:Gonna pop down to my local chandlers. These things look like fun...
No more dangerous than a firework. Instructions for use written on side and available for purchase from any chandlers.
Prof. V.D Sums, says...
6:25pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Anon wrote:Of course Christ existed! Whether he was the son of god, or anything other than just a good orator, is anybody's guess. But he definately existed. You think so many people follow the writings of someone somebody just made up? Come off it
Armageddon Lover wrote:How is Christ a fact? Guy Fawkes did exist, there is no proof that Christ did. Don't get me wrong, I am not out to disrespect anyone, it's just that I am agnostic and until I have proof, I will not believe.
Alan wrote:No, Guy Fawkes didn't pre-date Christ but Guy Folks certainly did. He's just not as well known that's all. Come on Prof, Google will have all the answers you need. I suggest yoy check your facts before you insinuate that anyone's an idiot!Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the graveGuy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
The teenagers highly risk hurting themselves and others carrying out actions like this (to actually comment about what we should be!)
Note that I'm in no way preaching, or trying to convert anyone, I'm agnostic too. But I refuse to believe there was no person called Jesus Christ.
Mad max, the prairies says...
7:17pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Prof. V.D Sums wrote:SHOCK HEADLINE.... LAST PAGE OF THE BIBLE FOUND....
Anon wrote:Of course Christ existed! Whether he was the son of god, or anything other than just a good orator, is anybody's guess. But he definately existed. You think so many people follow the writings of someone somebody just made up? Come off it Note that I'm in no way preaching, or trying to convert anyone, I'm agnostic too. But I refuse to believe there was no person called Jesus Christ.Armageddon Lover wrote:How is Christ a fact? Guy Fawkes did exist, there is no proof that Christ did. Don't get me wrong, I am not out to disrespect anyone, it's just that I am agnostic and until I have proof, I will not believe. The teenagers highly risk hurting themselves and others carrying out actions like this (to actually comment about what we should be!)Alan wrote:No, Guy Fawkes didn't pre-date Christ but Guy Folks certainly did. He's just not as well known that's all. Come on Prof, Google will have all the answers you need. I suggest yoy check your facts before you insinuate that anyone's an idiot!Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the graveGuy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
and the last words are... "The events depicted in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to any person living or dead is merely coincidental."
Boy, if there is a heaven... I have just booked my ticket to hell!!! (or Portsmouth)
Prof. V.D Sums, says...
7:38pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Mad max wrote:Actually (and, again, I'm NOT a Christian) there's a lot of evidence that much of the bible is based in fact. The parting of the Red Sea, for instance, is something that occurs naturally every so often due to a combination of freak tides at the same time, for a few hours. The Creation can be seen as an allegory for evolution.
Prof. V.D Sums wrote:SHOCK HEADLINE.... LAST PAGE OF THE BIBLE FOUND....
Anon wrote:Of course Christ existed! Whether he was the son of god, or anything other than just a good orator, is anybody's guess. But he definately existed. You think so many people follow the writings of someone somebody just made up? Come off it Note that I'm in no way preaching, or trying to convert anyone, I'm agnostic too. But I refuse to believe there was no person called Jesus Christ.Armageddon Lover wrote:How is Christ a fact? Guy Fawkes did exist, there is no proof that Christ did. Don't get me wrong, I am not out to disrespect anyone, it's just that I am agnostic and until I have proof, I will not believe. The teenagers highly risk hurting themselves and others carrying out actions like this (to actually comment about what we should be!)Alan wrote:No, Guy Fawkes didn't pre-date Christ but Guy Folks certainly did. He's just not as well known that's all. Come on Prof, Google will have all the answers you need. I suggest yoy check your facts before you insinuate that anyone's an idiot!Prof. V.D Sums wrote:Cut the guy some slack Prof, he is communicating with us from beyond the graveGuy Folks wrote: They are potentially lethal weapons....... I agree, the youth today will not remember the devastation it caused me when I was filled with them in 1605. Now people celebrate november the 5th by blowing me up! Most of you will not remember me, well nobody will unless you are 4003yrs old! I will be back though, mark my words. This act on the beech was me trying to stop these youths fishing..... I will set of another soon...Rubbish arithmetic, and spelling, Fawkes. 4003 years? Guy Fawkes pre-dated Christ by 2000 years did he?
and the last words are... "The events depicted in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to any person living or dead is merely coincidental."
Boy, if there is a heaven... I have just booked my ticket to hell!!! (or Portsmouth)
paul b, says...
8:16pm Wed 6 Aug 08
ANOTHER NON STORY
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Guy, says...
10:22am Wed 6 Aug 08
Instructions for use written on side and available for purchase from any chandlers.