Tourist 'disturbed' after granddaughter stood on used needle at Port Erin beach

John Boyer says they also found a second one in the same place a few days later

A tourist visiting the Island says he was 'disturbed' when his nine-year-old granddaughter needed precautionary medical treatment after stepping on a needle at Port Erin beach.

John Boyer, who was here with his family from the UK, says they also found another needle in the same place a few days later.

They were thought to have been used for self-delivered medical treatments such as weight loss jabs or at-home blood tests.

John's granddaughter was ok, but was taken to Noble's Hospital to be safe, where she received Tetanus and Hepatitis shots.

She also has to have a follow-up check up in a few months time.

John says more education on how to properly dispose of them is needed:

Manx Radio has contacted Port Erin Commissioners for a response.

Meanwhile, needles being found on the beach is not a rare sight. 

So says Bill Dale from Beach Buddies Isle of Man. 

Previously, Manx Radio spoke to him after his team found over 50 syringes in a plastic packet in a bin:

A Public Health spokesperson is reminding people that all types of syringes must be disposed of responsibly and safely to avoid incidents such as this occurring.

"Anyone who is prescribed injectable medication should be provided with a sharps safe box to manage safe disposal.

"Sharps boxes are also available from local pharmacies. If you have an injury or cut caused by a used (or presumed used) needle, gently squeeze the wound to encourage it to bleed, ideally while holding it under running water.

"Continue to wash the wound using running water and plenty of soap.

"Do not scrub or suck the wound. Dry the wound and cover it with a waterproof plaster or dressing and get urgent medical advice.

"You may need treatment to reduce the risk of getting an infection. Contact MEDS or the Emergency Department for assessment and treatment as soon as possible."