Drone found on beach near Shabla lighthouse in Bulgaria

A drone was found on a beach near the Shabla lighthouse in northeastern Bulgaria on Friday, Anadolu Agency reported, citing the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA).

The unmanned aerial vehicle measures 3 by 4 metres (9.8 by 13.1 feet) and was discovered about 800 metres (2,625 feet) from the lighthouse, BTA reported.

Police cordoned off the area after the discovery, the regional directorate of Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry in Dobrich said.

Military personnel were expected to arrive at the site to examine the drone and determine its origin and condition, according to BTA.

A person walking along the beach near the Shabla military range found the drone and alerted authorities.