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UFO-like structure revealed by storms on Welsh beach could be about to collapse, fear locals

People have been raising fears that a structure on a beach in West Wales is about to collapse.

The mysterious-looking structure on Burry Port beach revealed itself in 2018 after a run of bad weather and storms leading to coastal erosion.

Disc-shaped, with a number of pillars underneath, it is actually the base of an experimental wind turbine left behind from the 1980s and 1990s.

But after the recent destructive weather and Storm Dennis, beach-goers have voiced their concerns over the future of the strange object with many saying it looked like it was about to buckle.

Stephanie Thomas claimed: "I have a concern about the structure on Burry Port beach, it is an accident waiting to happen, there is not enough signage, there needs to be fencing around as this is going to collapse."

Liz Davies, 63, was walking her dog down the beach when she noticed the structure.

She said: "It looks more dangerous now than it did two years ago, the pillars look really far into the sand and don't look stable. I'm worried that a dog or even a child will go running underneath it."

People have also voiced concerns over coastal erosion in the area.

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Nigel Clements from Pembrey said: "Everytime I go down there more of the bank has fallen, it looks like it could be very dangerous. I think it needs urgent attention."

However, others have argued that the structure is an important part of the town's history and heritage and that it would be a shame to see it demolished.

The community have also been voicing their concerns over coastal erosion in the area (Viv Steere)

Viv Steere said "I truly hope its not destroyed, it's part of our past."

Carmarthenshire Council confirmed it was keeping a close eye on the structure but said there was no immediate threat.

Cllr Peter Hughes Griffiths, executive board member for culture, sport and tourism, said: “We continually monitor this structure, particularly following bad weather conditions. There is no immediate threat, however warning signs remain in place where there is access to the erosion and we ask people to exercise caution.”

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