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Storm Goretti Delivers Chip Bonanza to Sussex Beach

1/19/2026

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  • Thousands of bags of chips washed ashore at Falling Sands beach near Eastbourne, Sussex, after shipping containers spilled during Storm Goretti.
  • Joel Bonnici, a local resident, and volunteers including his partner, are clearing debris that risks nearby seals.
  • East Sussex County Council has urged caution for beach visitors and is coordinating cleanup efforts.
  • The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is monitoring the situation and assessing the origin of the containers.