Live WWII-era grenades found in box bought at estate sale
Summary
Police in Austin, Texas, found live grenades from World War II inside a box bought at an estate sale. The bomb squad safely removed the explosives, and authorities warned people not to touch old military weapons and to let experts handle them.Key Facts
- A person bought a box at an estate sale in Austin, Texas, that contained World War II-era grenades.
- The grenades were live, meaning they could explode, according to the police bomb squad.
- Police quickly secured the area and kept neighbors safe while removing the grenades.
- Handling old explosives is very dangerous because their condition is unpredictable.
- Police advised people to avoid touching or moving any old military weapons they find.
- Unexploded military items from past wars are sometimes discovered in veterans' belongings.
- Similar incidents have happened before, including a 3-year-old finding a live grenade in Washington state last year.
- Bomb squads are trained to safely remove and dispose of these dangerous items.
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