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Saturday 18 May 2024

Razor wire not razor clams - horrific hauls off the Cornish coast.

 


In recent weeks a few local netters have picked up so horrific jetsam while fishing over 50 miles sou'west of Newlyn...



coils and coils of razor wire...


Photos & video courtesy of skipper Ryan Davey aboard the Newlyn gillnetter, Stelissa

the sort used by vessels transiting the notorious pirate-ridden waters off the east coast of the African continent, though it is unclear why the wire was dumped or by whom...



imagine having tis in your gear and having to cut it free without endangering your crew.