US EditionInactive World War II-Era Bomb Washes Ashore on Florida Beach
- A World War II-era bomb was found in the sand at Englewood Beach, Florida, by a group of children last Wednesday near the Gulf View condos.
- The bomb, suspected to be an airdrop device from World War II and heavily covered with barnacles, likely washed ashore after decades in the water.
- The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office evacuated neighbors and blocked off at least 100 feet around the site as authorities, including the Sarasota Bomb Squad, responded Saturday afternoon.
- Technicians determined the bomb was inactive, empty, and rusted through, then safely removed it and transported it to MacDill Air Force Base to use for training aids, as Lt. Laura Anderson stated.
- Officials cautioned the public to avoid touching suspicious objects and contact law enforcement immediately, highlighting the importance of training with historical ordnance to ensure safe disposal.
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Inactive World War II-era bomb washes ashore on Florida beach - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
ENGLEWOOD, Florida (WBBH) — Beachgoers at Englewood Beach were shocked to learn that a mysterious object found in the sand was a World War II-era bomb. The device, heavily encrusted with barnacles, was first discovered by children near the Gulf View condos earlier this week on Wednesday. Mistaking it for a scuba tank, they took photos and touched it. They were shocked to find out Saturday deputies confirmed it was a suspected air drop bomb from …
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