Dorset, England Dorchester Household Recycling Centre (HRC) was shut down after employees found a suspected WWII-era UXO. HRC and neighboring site, Wessex Water's facility, were both evacuated as a safety precaution while the police investigated.
A spokesperson from Dorset Council said, "We expect the HRC to reopen at 9am tomorrow (9 May) but we'll provide an update if that isn't the case. Thank you for your patience and understanding."
Looe, England A Royal Navy Bomb Squad was called to Looe Harbor for reports of a sea mine discovery. EOD reached out to the Looe Coastguard for assistance in the recovery of the inert munition.
The device was safely placed into a Royal Navy Bomb Disposal van. In a statement on social media, Looe Coastguard said, "Looe CRT [Coastguard Rescue Team] were paged at the request of EOD to assist with the recovery of an inert training mine which had been brought ashore. Polruan Coastguard were also in attendance."
Oakland, California California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers dodged more than a bullet while pursuing a driver in a stolen vehicle. According to a social media post, the officers from Oakland attempted to pull over the vehicle when the suspect, Carlos Kuceja, fled, prompting the pursuit.
During the chase, officers witnessed Kuceja toss a bag from the driver's window. A CHP officer not involved in the pursuit stopped to secure the bag and discovered what appeared to be a grenade with the pin partially removed.
Eglin Air Force Base, FL Dressed in the bright whites, deep blues and dense blacks of their service uniforms, Airmen, Marines, Sailors and Soldiers returned this year to honor and remember their fallen explosive ordnance disposal brethren May 3.
The annual memorial ceremony, in its 56th year, took place at Eglin's Kauffman EOD Training Complex amid sporadic heavy rain showers and surrounded by dark storm clouds.
The schoolhouse's commandant, Navy Capt. Doug Alley, welcomed guests who braved the weather and explained why they return to the memorial on the first Saturday of May each year. This specific Saturday is designated National EOD Day.
"We gather here with solemn hearts and profound gratitude to honor those who've given the last full measure of devotion in service to our nation," Alley said.
Blanchester, Ohio Putman Elementary in Blanchester was evacuated after a student brought ordnance to school. Police, fire, and EMS responded to the scene, according to Blanchester Police Chief Robert J. Houghton.
The student reportedly told authorities he found the item while playing in his yard. It was deemed inert after the responding Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad x-rayed the unidentified munition, according to Houghton.
Authorities thanked Blanchester Local Schools for their swift response, as well as the Blanchester Fire and EMS and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad for their assistance in what could have been a life-threatening situation.
Northampton, England Magnet fisherman Dave Jordan and his friends were forced to call the Northamptonshire Police after their magnet fishing hobby took a frightening turn when they pulled up a bin full of explosive devices from the River Nene.
Police responded to close the road and divert pedestrians and traffic in the area while EOD responded to collect approximately 379 railway detonators before the area could be reopened.
Lewes, Delaware Cape May-Lewes Ferry operations were suspended overnight after a WWII-era ordnance was discovered in the Cape May canal at low tide. According to the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA), the U.S. Coast Guard shut down the waterway to ensure public safety, while awaiting response from a bomb squad unit from Atlantic City.
The vessel MV Delaware, which was inbound with 70 passengers, was forced to return to the Lewes Terminal for the night. All other travel times were delayed until daylight, the DRBA said. Ferry operations resumed the following morning after successful removal of the unidentified device. The type of ordnance was not reported.
Canvey Island, England A WWII German naval artillery shell was safely detonated after its discovery by a metal detectorist on mud flats near Canvey Point in Essex. According to an HM Coastguard spokesperson, the disposal operations were originally postponed due to the incoming tide and heavy fog.
"The coastline and waters around Essex are littered with unexploded ordnance, often from World War Two," the spokesperson said.
"The metal detectorist did the right thing, he didn't disturb the item further, made his way to a safe distance and called 999 asking for the coastguard."
The Ministry of Defence deployed bomb disposal experts from Colchester Barracks to dispose of the 3-inch ordnance safe.
Jacksonville, Florida Personnel from sections of Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville had to be evacuated for about two hours after crews found UXO while repairing concrete slabs. According to a notice from the NAS Jacksonville Public Affairs Office, construction teams working on the flight line found the objects.
Officials evacuated the area of all personnel and several buildings near the site, while EOD from Naval Station Mayport arrived to examine the ordnance which was deemed safe.
An "all clear" was issued shortly after the EOD response.
Ravenel, South Carolina Charleston County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) responded to a call concerning a suspected military UXO in a neighborhood yard. Once on the scene, the CCSO Bomb Squad Unit determined the device was a WWII-military ordnance.
Officers evacuated the property while awaiting response from Joint Base Charleston EOD who safely took possession of the ordnance - identified as a mortar size, type or nomenclature not reported).
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