Furness Coastguard were called to Earnse Bay in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, on Sunday night after a report claimed a potential human kneecap had washed up on the beach. Cumbria Police were also dispatched to the scene, and a search was conducted after the informant placed a traffic cone next to the mysterious object to help locate it. The oddly shaped beige item was found among a pile of rocks. When turned over, it revealed a pink, flesh-like texture, which initially raised concerns. However, after closer inspection, the coastguard identified the object as a Sea Pork or a Sea Potato, both of which are types of sea urchin. These marine creatures are known for their distinctive, sometimes unsettling appearance, which can resemble body parts. The initial report was closed after both the coastguard and police confirmed it was not a human kneecap. A spokesperson for Furness Coastguard said: "Furness Coastguard were called out tonight to an initial report of a potential body part washed up on the beach at Earnse Bay. Cumbria Police were also in attendance, and a search was carried out. Luckily, the informant had placed a washed-up traffic cone next to the item. We located the item, which appeared to be either Sea Pork or a Sea Potato. Both are a form of sea urchin. The team agreed that the item was not a knee cap as originally reported, and the Police agreed." The incident sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with some users humorously describing the object as a "bacon bap" or a "ham sandwich." Others expressed confusion, with one person commenting, "Can someone please explain what body part this looks like I'm so confused." Another added, "Bloody hell, what had they been smoking?" The coastguard also encouraged the public to use the What3Words app to provide precise location details if they spot anything unusual on the coast or in the navigable lakes of the area. They reminded people to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard in emergencies.