Police are asking beachgoers to avoid handling silver canisters after an aluminium tin, containing a toxic substance, was washed ashore near Cape Capricorn at Gladstone on Wednesday, May 15.
Water Police located the item, pictured, while conducting patrols off Curtis Island.
It has subsequently been removed.
The canister is described as approximately 30cm long and 15cm in diameter, and contains a toxic chemical, which could be harmful if handled.
Do not attempt to move or open these canisters.
Anyone who locates a silver canister, or any similar type of container, is urged to immediately call Triple Zero (000).
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