Treasure Hunter Finds Munition

Garden City, Idaho a portion of the Boise Greenbelt, a 16-mile walking and cycling path that follows the Boise River, was closed after a resident discovered a buried munition in the area. The resident, a treasure hunter enthusiast, was scanning an area a few yards away from 47th street with a metal detector when he discovered an anomaly. After digging on the anomaly, the treasure hunter was surprised to find that it was an old artillery shell. The man called the police to report the unusual find.

Local police responded with technical support provided by the Boise Police Department Bomb Squad. The artillery shell (specific type or size not reported) was safely removed from area by the bomb squad using a remote controlled robot and transported to the Mountain Home Air Force Base for destruction. Authorities suspect that the munition may have been left over from the Fort Boise era. No injuries were reported and the recreational trail was re-opened to the public.