Filey beach was closed for a time on Saturday after the discovery of bones on the beach.
North Yorkshire Police say the closure of the beach followed the discovery of possible human bones.
A temporary closure was put in place from midday.
Officers were asking the public to stay away from the beach while a recovery operation took place.
Police have confirmed that the beach later reopened after the bones were confirmed as belonging to an animal.
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Residents and councillors have joined forces to challenge North Yorkshire Council's proposal to permanently decommission the 93-year-old structure, arguing that its loss would effectively bar many people with disabilities from the town’s shoreline.
Work to rejuvenate Scarborough town centre has been welcomed by the town's MP.
A long-abandoned building on Jewison Lane is set to become a focal point for local families as The Maltings, a new 59-bed luxury care home, prepares to welcome its first residents next week.
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