Charleston, South Carolina A Civil War era munition was uncovered in a flower bed located in the horseshoe area of the Medical University of South Carolina. The Charleston police department responded with technical support provided by an Air Force EOD unit. The EOD unit safely removed the munition from the area for proper disposal. The exact type of munition found was not reported.
Governors Island, New York Construction workers made a startling discovery when an old cannonball turned up in their backhoe during a renovation project near Soissons Dock. The workers called the police which triggered a massive emergency response from the police and fire departments and the Park Service.
The NY Police Department Bomb Squad was also on hand to provide technical support. The responders determined that the munition, described as a 14 inch Civil War era cannon ball was inert. The cannonball was removed from the construction site.
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