Police warn beachgoers of explosives washing up on Oregon coast

NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — Police in Oregon said three explosive devices washed ashore Tuesday, prompting several calls to law enforcement.

Police in Newport said they responded to three separate devices that washed up on the beach in the area, between Yaquina Bay State Park and Agate Beach.

Each device was white in color and had a label attached to them that reads “Warning Explosive.”The label clearly states the item is a "Simulator, Hand Grenade M116A," with instructions to "remove safety clip from fuse lighter, carefully pull off cap until cord is free of container."

The Oregon State Police Bomb Squad responded and seized the devices.

HFI Pyrotechnics said, "The Simulator, Hand Grenade is designed for training exercises to acclimatize troops to the sights and sounds of battle in a non-lethal format. This device, once the pull-wire is activated, after 6-12 seconds produces a loud report or simulated explosion of a grenade."

Police said if a beachgoer encounters such a device, do not handle or try to move it. Call 911 and report the location of the device to the police.