Hot Dogs and Hand Grenades

Chicago, Illinois The Chicago Police Bomb Squad responded to Original Jimmy's Red Hots hot dog stand in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago for reports of a "suspicious object" found in a bag. An update from police later indicated that the object was a hand grenade.

The Bomb Squad safely removed the device to determine if it was inert or active, but they were treating it as live until it could be evaluated. There was no indication where the munition came from or how long it had been at the stand.

Navy Special Operations Memorial Dedication

Virginia Beach, Virginia A dedication ceremony for the new Navy Special Operations Memorial was held by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 (EODGRU 2) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. The memorial features a granite arch with plaques honoring 55 fallen Navy EOD Technicians and 28 Navy Divers who made the ultimate sacrifice since 1942.

The event included a flyover by Strike Fighter Squadron 106, speeches from Navy leaders, the reading of the names, a wreath-laying, and a 21-gun salute. Chief EOD Technician (Ret.) Patrick Flanigan, who played a key role in its development, highlighted the memorial's design, which features a healing garden and inscribed brick walkway. The memorial serves as a tribute not only to fallen warriors but also promotes healing for current service members.

Metal Detecting Grenade Find Brought Home

Hatfield, Pennsylvania The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Bomb and Hazardous Device Disposal Unit successfully retrieved a live grenade from a home in Hatfield Township. The incident began when a resident found the grenade with a metal detector at Greenlane Park and brought it home before contacting the police. Officers and firefighters arrived and evacuated the home, and closed Line Lexington Road temporarily for safety.

The bomb squad confirmed it was a live grenade and removed it for proper disposal. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the road was reopened after the item was removed.

WWII Era Bomb Uncovered at Construction Site

Taipei, Taiwan construction workers discovered an unexploded WWII bomb on at the construction site for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) Technology Industrial Park facility. The Army responded and confirmed it was a WWII-era bomb. The item was relocated for proper disposal.

Construction Workers Unearth Deeply Buried Bomb

Tilbury, Essex, construction workers were startled when they unearthed a large unexploded German bomb from World War II buried eight meters deep. The 250 kg bomb was discovered after digging a shaft, and precautions were taken due to its anti-handling and time fuses. Fortunately, the bomb disposal team safely detonated it on-site, covering it with 500 tons of sand to minimize the blast. This discovery led to public curiosity about how the bomb ended up so deeply buried, with theories suggesting it may have fallen into a crater or been covered over time.


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