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July 8th, 2026
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Australian Queensland Fire Department crews are continuing to assist partner agencies following the discovery of several potentially hazardous objects around Forrest Beach in North Queensland. Scientific teams have safely secured a number of the items throughout the weekend and remain on scene continuing their work. A 165 feet (50-meter) “exclusion zone” is still in place.
Image credit: Queensland Fire Department
A spokesperson for the Australian Space Agency said the objects, dubbed “space balls,” are likely pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle.
Six pieces of space junk were found in the small seaside community of Forrest Beach, near Ingham, since last Friday.
“If you come across any suspicious objects in the area, do not touch them,” noted the fire department. “Move away and call Triple Zero (000) immediately.”
The nature and origin of the debris are still being investigated.
No word as yet if Mel Brooks has been asked to take on the case.
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