Fishermen in Vass, N.C., provided excitement for the whole town Monday when they discovered a rusty grenade that resulted in a temporary road closure and would require the services of the regional bomb squad.
The Crains Creek Fire Department announced via social media that a few locals were magnet fishing near Morrison Bridge and Riverview Drive when they found the frag grenade, missing its firing pin, near the bridge.
Several emergency units responded, including military Explosive Ordinance Disposal specialists, which determined that it was unsafe to transport the grenade.
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“The military EOD responded and determined it not safe to carry back to post, so it was detonated in the woods nearby,” the Crains Creek Fire Department stated. “CCFD crews stood by and assist with the closing of the road and for the detonation.”
Magnet fishing, a form of treasure hunting for metal objects in waterways, is a popular hobby in some areas.
–Images courtesy of the Crains Creek Fire Department
