The residents of a small south Devon village have been delighted by the mysterious arrival of the world’s biggest drawing of a penis.

“Finally we’ve got something to put Bigbury-on-Sea on the map once and for all,” said one chuffed resident.

“For too long all we’ve had to lure visitors in with is the promise of unspoiled beaches and unparalleled costal walks and views. Now we’ve got a gigantic sandcock, we expect tourists to come flooding in by the coachload.”

The beach-boner isn’t just a boost for tourism, it’s also given the locals a much needed lifeline.

“To be honest I was getting quite bored of the dramatic, beautiful scenery around here,” said another villager.

“And don’t even get me started on how tired I am of Dartmoor National fucking Park. Thank God some kind soul has drawn this gigantic cock and balls on the beach – the proud, sandy shaft has given me a reason to start living my life again.”