Canisters containing a deadly poison, which may have fallen off a passing ship in recent storms, are washing up on beaches along NSW and Queensland. <\/p>\n
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) issued a warning to NSW coastal communities on Tuesday to keep away from any silver canisters or containers washed up on beaches and immediately call Triple-0. <\/p>\n
The warning was sparked after a Batemans Bay man found a container and took it back to his house. <\/p>\n
He discovered after searching the internet that it contained a poison, believed to be aluminium phosphide. <\/p>\n
WorkCover NSW says the chemical is used as a pesticide and rabbit poison in Australia and can be fatal if inhaled or ingested. <\/p>\n
\"This is a highly restricted toxic substance and indeed a very dangerous poison,\" FRNSW said in a statement. <\/p>\n
\"It's possible that the container may have come from a passing ship and washed up on the coastline.\" <\/p>\n
Queensland police have received similar reports, FRNSW said. <\/p>\n
\"Should any member of the public come across anymore of these canisters, report it immediately. Do not try to inspect, open or transport it and ensure you stand well away from it.\" <\/p>\n
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