A remote beach in AustraliaWest was the scene of a mysterious riddle that attracted the attention of amateur sleuths on Reddit. An unidentified object, a six-foot-long metal cylinder, was discovered in Green Head, a small coastal town north of Perth with fewer than 300 people.
The find initially sparked speculation, including theories linking it to the missing flight MH370. However, Western Australian Police have ruled out any link to the missing commercial aircraft.
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Theories and hypotheses
It was then that the detectives of the redditwent into action and raised a fascinating theory. They noticed that the mystery object resembled the third stage of India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket.
This intriguing observation was supported by Dr. Alice Gorman, an expert in space archeology at Flinders University, who confirmed that the object is actually a fuel cylinder coming from the third stage of the rocket Indian.
(Image: Australian Space Agency/reproduction)
According to Gorman, when rockets are launched, the fuel tanks separate and usually fall into the ocean after the fuel is consumed.
This particular cylinder was likely on the seafloor for some time, serving as a habitat for marine animals like barnacles. However, onestormfresh water may have dislodged it, allowing it to be washed ashore where it was found.
Although police confirmed that the object poses no risk to the community, Dr. Gorman warned that rocket fuels are toxic and best avoided touching them.
She explained that the object is probably not from a recent launch, but from the beginning of the last decade, considering there were 33 PLSVs launched in the 2010s.
The find attracted public attention and many onlookers gathered on the beach to observe the object. State and federal authorities are working to confirm the exact nature of the object and ensure it is properly handled.
(Image: Jacob Tinley/Twitter/playback)
This is not the first time that the Australian coast has been the scene of space mysteries. Three weeks ago, a mysterious device was found floating off Perth's North Beach and was later discovered to be a marine beacon.
The fascinating find on Western Australia's remote beach continues to intrigue the local community and space archeology enthusiasts. Reddit sleuths and experts like Dr. Alice Gorman continue to provide valuable insight to decipher the enigma of this mysterious cylinder, adding a dash of adventureto the quiet routine of Green Head.