Homeowner Finds Bomb in Backyard After Rain Storm

Oceanside, California A homeowner called police after finding what was described as a 'shiny piece of military ordnance' in his backyard. The item appeared after recent rains washed away ground cover. Oceanside police responded with technical support from the San Diego County sheriff's bomb squad. The munition was identified as an inert military practice bomb (exact type not reported). A search of the area did not reveal any other munitions related items.