Hurricane Erin Delivers High Winds and an Old Sea Mine

Indian River, Florida High winds from hurricane Erin off of Florida's east coast uncovered remnants of a WWII-era sea mine along the shoreline just south of Vero Beach. According to a law enforcement official, Hurricane Erin revealed metallic cylinders buried in the sand, leading to a response from EOD.

Lt. Kevin Jaworski, a spokesperson with Indian River County Sheriff's Office, said a beach goer discovered the munition parts protruding from the ordnance identified as a Hertz Horn mechanism.

A cordon was established while an EOD team from Patrick Space in Brevard County conducted "a thorough assessment and secured the device," Jaworski said.