Live Artillery Round Found on California Beach

Posted At : April 14, 2023 10:41 AM | Posted By : Admin
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Ferndale, California A live military-grade artillery round was found on Centerville Beach near Ferndale, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).

HCSO's bomb disposal team responded after beachgoers using metal detectors discovered the UXO buried under the sand. Realizing the potential threat of the device, they reported the find to law enforcement.

The bomb disposal team determined it was live and safely disposed of the hazard without any injuries. According to HCSO, antique military ordnances are common in Humboldt County because of heavy civil defense and military activity in the early 20th century.

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