25/03/2022 Regno Unito, Inghilterra, Isola di Wight
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law enforcement agency for assistance”
Royal Navy Bomb Disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion on a suspected mortar in the West Wight this evening (Monday) after 2 locals discovered the wartime ordnance on Sunday evening. The Needles Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to a stretch of coastline at Fort Victoria near Yarmouth yesterday dinner time when a couple came across the suspicious device whilst enjoying a walk along the beach. The tide soon covered the object, so the decision was taken for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Portsmouth to attend at a suitable tide today. As the sun set in the sky and with a sterile environment created, a controlled explosion was carried out – destroying the historic device and preventing any potential harm. The item had been found between Fort Albert and Fort Victoria.
Photo-Source: islandecho.co.uk
If you find anything that appears to be an explosive device, do not touch it, leave it where it is and call the police. We will contact the appropriate agencies to properly dispose of the item.
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