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English Beach Covered in Fries and Onions After Cargo Spill

Published January 20, 2026, 20:16
English Beach Covered in Fries and Onions After Cargo Spill

A beach in England was covered in tons of french fries and onions after containers fell from two cargo ships during storms. The local council initiated a cleanup operation, which was bolstered by volunteers, including residents collecting bags of onions. The sight of the beach was striking, with locals comparing the layer of potatoes to yellow sand. There was a large mobilization of volunteers, as they were concerned about the impact of plastic pollution on marine animals, such as seals that frequent the area. The cleanup continues, with most of the plastic already removed.