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Hazmat team removes mysterious cylinder from Florida beach
St. Johns County hazmat crews secured the cylinder, which washed ashore during a weekend nor'easter, until state environmental officials can collect it; its contents remain unannounced.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by UPI: “Look: Hazmat team removes mysterious cylinder from Florida beach”, with reporting from Yahoo News.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Florida.
- BBN covered this story before: Police called to remove 3-year-old from Florida soccer tournament (October 26).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA hazmat team has removed a mysterious cylinder that washed ashore on a beach in Flagler County, Florida, during a weekend nor'easter.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSt. Johns County's crew secured it until the Florida Department of Environmental Protection can collect it, and officials have not said what was inside.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA sealed cylinder from the sea, contents unknown. I'd call that a sign, Hank, and I'd stay off the sand.
The story so far
- Florida man behind bizarre jewelry heist found guilty · WKMG
- Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida in Close Contests · The New York Times
- Trump votes early in Florida; two ex-FBI officials charged · The Daily Caller
- Why Florida football can and can't upset Georgia · Yahoo Sports
- Man who swallowed Tiffany jewelry found guilty of robbery · Breitbart
- Police called to remove 3-year-old from Florida soccer tournament · ESPN
- Hazmat team removes mysterious cylinder from Florida beach (this story)
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