Southport dog walkers urged to watch out for dangerous Palm Oil

Due to recent stormy weather, decaying palm oil from a 26 year old shipwreck may wash up along the Sefton coastline. A spokesman for Sefton Council said: “A small amount of this palm oil, which is hazardous to dogs if ingested, was found on the shore between Birkdale and Ainsdale before being removed by our Coast and Countryside team. “Earlier this year palm oil washed up in North Wales and Anglesey Council said they understood the substance came from the Maltese ship Kimya, which capsized 26 years ago south of Holyhead, killing 10 of its crew. “The material forms large … Continue reading Southport dog walkers urged to watch out for dangerous Palm Oil