A second world war-era practice bomb was discovered on a California beach in Santa Cruz county after intense high surf and tides hit the area. The Santa Cruz county sheriff's bomb team and personnel from Travis air force base responded to the scene, determining the device to be an inert Mk15 Mod 2 practice bomb from the 1960s, which was safely removed. The incident highlighted the power of the recent tides, which also led to hospital treatments for eight people and evacuation orders in several coastal towns.
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.
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.
A World War II-era practice bomb was discovered on a California beach after high surf conditions. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office's bomb team and the Travis Air Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded to the scene and determined the bomb was inactive and safe. The discovery coincided with hazardous sea conditions along the California coast, which caused significant waves and damage. The practice bomb was removed from the beach for safekeeping, highlighting the occasional appearance of military ordnance on shores years after conflicts have ended.
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.
