Dog owners have actually been prompted to make sure after dangerous parsnips were discovered on a popular Co Down beach.
Newcastle Coastguard released a caution on Sunday, July 30, to state the plant, likewise referred to as water dropwort or water hemlock, has actually been identified on Murlough beach and Tyrella beach in recent days.
It is believed to be among the most harmful plants in the UK for animals.
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In a declaration on Facebook, Newcastle Coastguard said: “Poisonous parsnips, likewise referred to as water hemlock, have actually been discovered on Murlough beach. This is extremely harmful to dogs and family pet owners need to beware if they are navigating a walk today.
“This picture was taken about half a mile south of the boardwalk next to Murlough House, however there are certainly others on the coast.
“Poisonous parsnips have actually likewise been discovered on Tyrella beach in recent days. Symptoms consist of diarrhea, seizures, tremblings, severe stomach discomfort, dilated students and fever.
“There are likewise a variety of dead sea birds on the beach, including this gannet which might be contaminated with bird influenza.”
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