Suspicious metal ball found on Japanese shore

Feb 22 (meghalayamonitor.com) - The Japanese police have restricted access to Enshuhama Beach in the city of Hamamatsu, Japan's prefecture of Shizuoka, after a suspicious ball about 1.5 meters in diameter, believed to be made of metal, was found on the shore, media reported on Tuesday.

The ball was discovered by a local resident, who called the police at about 08.45 local time on Tuesday, Japanese broadcaster Daiichi TV reported.

The traffic in the area is being strictly regulated. The object is currently being checked by specialists who have arrived at the scene, according to the news outlet. Moreover, photos of the balloon have been sent to the Japan Self-Defense Force and the Coast Guard, the report said. ...continue reading

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