Mysterious object found on Australian beach, investigation underway
PTC News Desk: A mysterious object was discovered on an Australian beach near Green Head in Western Australia on Sunday, perplexing locals and officials. The giant metal cylinder-like object washed up on a beach in Western Australia and was reported to police by local residents.
The cylinder appears to be severely damaged and was discovered leaning on its side.
On Monday (July 17), speculation erupted online, with some suggesting it was related to the missing plane MH370, which went missing in 2014.
However, aviation expert Geoffrey Thomas refuted this theory, claiming that the object is likely to be a piece of a rocket fired within the last year, ruling out any link to MH370 or a Boeing 777 jet.
“It appears to be a possible fuel tank from a rocket that has been launched in the last 12 months that’s dropped into the Indian Ocean, somewhere in the Indian Ocean, and washed up at Green Head," aviation expert and editor-in-chief at airlineratings.com Geoffrey Thomas said, according to Reuters.
“There’s no chance it’s part of MH370. It’s not any part of a Boeing 777 and the fact is MH370 was lost nine and a half years ago so it would show a great deal more wear and tear on the debris," he further stated.
According to local media sources, a joint investigation is currently underway including Western Australia police, the Australian Defence Force, and maritime partners.
Western Australia Police Force (WAPF) said, “We want to reassure the community that we are actively engaged in a collaborative effort with various State and Federal agencies to determine the object’s origin and nature."
“The investigation is ongoing, and until further information is available, we urge everyone to refrain from drawing conclusions."
The police added that the object is being treated as hazardous until the origin of it can be established. “People in the area should keep a safe distance."
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- With inputs from agencies
