Dog walkers are being urged to take caution after a deadly plant reportedly washed up on several beaches in England.
The toxic root named hemlock water dropwort was spotted by a passerby on Saltram beach in Plymouth on Sunday afternoon at 5.15pm.
The deadly plant was also found in Cornwall in December 2024 at the Gannel Estuary in Newquay, as reported by CornwallLive.
Also known as dead man’s fingers, toxins in hemlock can cause muscular paralysis leading to respiratory failure or eventually death, which can happen to humans and animals after consuming just a small amount.
In Cornwall following reports of dogs getting sick, a spokesperson for Cornwall Council told CornwallLive that the root is native to the area.
They said: “We have received reports that Hemlock roots, which can be poisonous to animals, have washed up in the Fistral and Little Fistral area.
“Hemlock is native to Cornwall. During the winter it can be washed downstream from riverbanks and ends up on our beaches. As a precaution, we are putting up signs urging dog owners to be vigilant and keep their pets on a…
