"WWII-Era Practice Bomb Discovered on Santa Cruz Beach"
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A WWII-era "practice bomb" was discovered on a beach in Santa Cruz, California, after being washed ashore by intense surf. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office bomb squad determined the bomb was inert. It is believed to be from the 1960s and was typically filled with water or sand for target practice. The bomb's removal was handled by personnel from Travis Air Force Base. This incident highlights the historical dumping of military ordnance in the ocean, which can pose environmental and safety risks.
- WWII-Era ‘Practice Bomb’ Washes Ashore in Santa Cruz The New York Times
- Inactive military bomb washes onto Santa Cruz County beach NBC Bay Area
- Bomb found on Santa Cruz County beach KSBW Monterey
- A weathered bomb washed up on a California beach. Authorities determined it was a WWII-era practice bomb CNN
- WWII-era unexploded bomb washed ashore on Santa Cruz beach by powerful storms Fox News
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