"Magnet Fishing Unearths Second WWII-Era Military Projectile in Massachusetts River"

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Two magnet fishing hobbyists in Massachusetts have recently discovered military projectiles in the Charles River, raising concerns about the sudden appearance of old ordnance in the area. The most recent find, a deteriorated bazooka round potentially from World War II, was pulled out by Josh Parker, while another projectile was found just days earlier. The Massachusetts State Police bomb squad safely disposed of the round, prompting questions about why these objects are surfacing in the river. Magnet fishing enthusiasts believe their hobby contributes to cleaning the waterway and making it safer for the community.
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- Two WWII-era bazooka rounds found in Massachusetts town river in the same week via magnet fishing Fox News
- What is magnet fishing? Unexploded ordnances found in Charles River CBS Boston
- More explosive ordnance found in Needham The Boston Globe
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