Explosive Device Safely Detonated After Being Found in Critical Alabama Reservoir
A multi-agency team retrieved and destroyed the device before it could damage the water supply or injure anyone, MAWSS said.
- On Tuesday, divers conducting routine maintenance at the Converse Reservoir dam in Mobile discovered a submerged grenade-type improvised explosive device, a site designated as federally critical infrastructure.
- Routine dive repairs at the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System facility led to the discovery; MAWSS officials contacted the Mobile County Sheriff's Office after the device was located to coordinate response.
- The Gulf Coast Regional Maritime Response and Render-Safe Team performed the successful retrieval and detonation, supported by the FBI Bomb Squad, ALEA Bomb Squad, and Mobile Police Department Explosive Ordinance Detail.
- MAWSS Director Bud McCrory called the incident an "unprecedented threat," emphasizing the fortunate discovery prevented serious damage to the water supply and harmed no individuals.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security was notified of the incident as MAWSS plans enhanced security measures at the reservoir; investigations into how the device arrived remain ongoing.
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Explosive device safely detonated after being found in critical Alabama reservoir
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