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militarylocal-news1 year ago

"Magnet Fishermen Uncover Second WWII-Era Ordnance in Massachusetts River"

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 latest find, a deteriorated bazooka round potentially from World War II, was pulled from the river by Josh Parker, while a similar discovery was made just days earlier by another magnet fisherman. Both projectiles were safely disposed of by the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad. The incidents have prompted questions about why these objects are suddenly appearing in the river, with authorities noting that it's uncommon for ordnance to be found in bodies of water through magnet fishing.

militarylocal-news1 year ago

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

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.