A STRANGE substance found on Bournemouth shore is similar to that washed up on Hayling Island beaches.
The bright yellow foam, which tests reveal is 80 per cent castor oil, caused several beach closures in Hampshire and Sussex.
Seafront Development Manager Chris Saunders said: “Our Seafront Cleansing team spent yesterday removing a majority of the material.
“We are working closely with the Environment Agency, and Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
The oil, which is derived from castor beans, is not a public health risk but could make dogs sick if it is ingested.
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