16/04/2024 Isole Salomone (Solomon Islands)
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance”
Solomon Islands, just a three hour flight from Brisbane, is grappling with a deadly problem that’s been eight decades in the making. The country’s littered with unexploded bombs, mortars and other ammunition left behind by American and Japanese forces after fierce battles to control the islands during World War Two. Japan, the United State and allies are putting some effort towards cleaning up the mess, some locals say it’s not enough.
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.
Dear editors, Biography of a bomb is aimed at highlighting the danger caused by unexploded bombs. Moreover, the most important aspect is that we work completely non profit, what drives us is raising awerness about this topic. We make use of your pictures and articles, but we need them to put a context in how findings are done. We trust in your understanding. We will (and we always do) cite the source and the author. We thank you for your comprehension.
