Adventurous Paddler Faces Legal Trouble over Dangerous Shipwreck Incident

Every local swimmer in the UK knows to steer clear of the perilous area known as the "SS Richard Montgomery wreckage." The warnings are clearly marked on numerous buoys scattered throughout the zone, and for good reason. The area contains approximately 1,400 tons of unexploded bombs from a ship that sank during World War II. 

The photo that angered the locals. Shane Skinner next to one of the dangerous wrecks.

The ship submerged in the area.

However, Shane Skinner, a 36-year-old British citizen, chose to paddle his board through the forbidden waters, accompanied by a friend, even posing next to one of the ship remnants. Now, Skinner is facing legal action after admitting he "messed around" in the dangerous wreckage zone. Prosecutors argue that Skinner deliberately endangered lives, but he vehemently denies the accusations, insisting he was completely unaware of the risks. "The water was so calm, like a mirror, and we were curious to see the remnants of the ship. If we had known the consequences, we wouldn't have risked anyone's safety," Skinner explained. His friend, Paul Rickie-Wooding, who took the notorious photo, echoed his sentiments, saying, "We don't usually engage in such activities. We just saw it as an opportunity to document history."

Warning signs scattered in the area.

The dangerous ordnance, which could explode at any moment.