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Ships warned of floating trees

Ships warned of floating trees Thanks to IW Radio Virtual Journalist Clinton Sard
By Emma Philo Wed, 17 October 2012 3:04PM

Coastguards are warning small vessels about a number of trees and logs that are floating in the water off Cowes Harbour

Two reports have been received of a ten-metre wide tree that has been spotted off Hampstead Ledge.

Three logs, nine-metres long by 1-metre in diameter are also floating around in the entrance to Cowes Harbour.

Solent Coastguard said it had broadcast a shipping warning to boats in the area to avoid the navigational hazard.

Thanks to Isle of Wight Radio Virtual Journalist Clinton Sard.

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