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us-news2 years ago

"1960s Practice Bomb from WWII Surfaces on Santa Cruz Beach"

A corroded practice bomb from the 1960s was discovered on a California beach in Pajaro Dunes on New Year's Eve, following a storm that caused high surf warnings and coastal flooding. The Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office bomb team determined the bomb to be inert and thanked Travis Air Force Base personnel for its removal. The incident occurred as part of a series of storms affecting the California coastline, leading to evacuations and property damage in some areas.

via NBC News|
##californiabeach#militaryordnance
us-news2 years ago

"WWII-Era Practice Bomb Discovered on Santa Cruz Beach"

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.

via The New York Times|
##californiabeach#militaryordnance
public-safety2 years ago

"WWII Practice Bomb Surfaces on Santa Cruz Beach, Jolting Community"

An inert WWII-era U.S. Navy practice bomb, identified as a Mk 15, Mod 2, was discovered washed up on Pajaro Dunes beach near Santa Cruz, California, following strong storm waves. The Santa Cruz Sheriff's office and Travis Air Force Base personnel responded to the scene, ensuring the ordnance was safe to transport. The bomb is now retained by Travis Air Force Base to prevent future concerns, highlighting occasional military remnants found along the coast due to intense surf conditions.

via The Daily Beast|
##bombdiscovery#militaryordnance
local-news2 years ago

"WWII-Era Practice Bomb Discovered on Santa Cruz Beach"

A World War II-era practice bomb was found on the shore of Pajaro Dunes in Watsonville, California, following heavy waves. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and ordnance experts from Travis Air Force Base confirmed the bomb was inactive and safe to remove. The inert device, identified as a Mark 15, Mod 2, is now in the custody of the Air Force to prevent future concerns.

via UPI News|
##beachdiscovery#local-news
local-news2 years ago

"WWII Bomb Discovery Shocks Santa Cruz Beachgoers"

On New Year's Eve, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office dispatched the bomb squad to Pajaro Dunes beach after a bomb was reported to have washed ashore following recent storms. The device, found down the coast from Santa Cruz, was identified as an inert military ordnance. Personnel from Travis Air Force Base were called to the scene to retrieve the ordnance.

via KMPH Fox 26|
##beach#bombsquad