RCMP Monitor Possible Unexploded Munition in Churchill River Near Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Canadian Armed Forces explosives experts are expected to assess the object, while police say nearby residents have been notified and the area is being monitored.
- On Friday, the Canadian Armed Forces were called to Happy Valley-Goose Bay after possible unexploded ordnance was found in the Churchill River, with police guarding the site near Hamilton River Road and Markland Road.
- Personnel from 5 Wing Goose Bay discovered the partially buried, grey or silver object near a vacant property, prompting the Royal Canadian Navy's Fleet Diving Unit to contact the RCMP.
- Trevor Ackland with the Joint Rescue Coordination Center Halifax said a disposal team is en route, noting, "The team must transport specialized equipment required for disposal operations, including explosives."
- Officials stated there is no risk to public safety, and police continue monitoring the site while notifying nearby residents to stay away from the area.
- This marks at least the second time this year that possible munitions have been found in Newfoundland and Labrador, as Cpl. Donaghey noted the province's extensive military history where "historic military munition" finds occur.
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Canadian Armed Forces to investigate possible unexploded munition in Labrador
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY - A team of explosives experts with the Canadian Armed Forces is on its way to Labrador, where police say a possible unexploded military ordnance was found in the Churchill River.
Munition found in Happy Valley-Goose Bay safely detonated; no more threat to public, police say - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source
Police say residents in the area of Mud Lake Road in Happy Valley-Goose Bay may have heard a loud noise a short time ago. The sound was the result of the controlled detonation by officials of the suspected ordinance discovered in the Churchill River yesterday. The item was safely assessed and disposed of by trained personnel. There is no ongoing risk to public safety, and the operation has now concluded. The post Munition found in Happy Valley-G…
Possible Military Munition Found in Water Near Happy Valley-Goose Bay
There is an increased police presence in Happy Valley-Goose Bay due to the discovery of a possible military munition in the water. The operation is taking place in the Hamilton River Road and Markland Road areas. RCMP have secured the area and are waiting for experts with the Canadian Armed Forces to arrive to help remove the item from the water. There is no risk to public safety at this time, however people are being asked to stay away from the…
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