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CTV News
13 hours ago
- CTV News
Bomb unit called in after suspected explosive devices discovered in southwest Calgary residence and park
Police evacuated the area around Woodview Crescent S.W. Saturday afternoon after a possible explosive device was discovered in a residence. A metal box with an explosive device was discovered while someone was cleaning up a residence in southwest Calgary Saturday afternoon. At 12:10 p.m. police announced they were evacuating the 1000 block of Woodview Crescent S.W. as a precautionary measure until the box could be contained by its bomb unit. Woodview Crescent S.W. was closed to traffic. Woodview Crescent S.W., June 7, 2025 Police closed off Woodview Crescent in Calgary's southwest Saturday after a possible explosive device was discovered in a residence. (Darren Wright, CTV Calgary) Weaselhead Park incident Police also issued a statement at 11:30 a.m. about a second possible Second World War explosive device they say was discovered by someone using a metal detector in Weaselhead Flats Natural Environment Park in southwest Calgary. Police say the area has been cordoned off until the bomb unit can safely contain the device. There was no word on whether there was any connection between the two incidents. Updates to come.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Westlake resident finds WWII projectiles, grenade in recently purchased home
[Attached video: Remains of Cleveland WWII Airman brought home after 80 years] WESTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) — Imagine a homeowner's surprise when they found what they believed to be World War II-era ammunition in their recently purchased home. Why Saints QB Derek Carr is retiring According to Westlake Police, the city's fire department received an email on May 5 from a concerned citizen who said they found an 'old WW2 grenade and 2 anti-aircraft shells' in the basement of a home they recently bought. The resident was told not to touch the items while the fire department notified the Westlake Police Department and Westshore Bomb Unit about the discovery. The bomb squad was then sent to the resident's home where the items were X-rayed and examined. They were identified as two U.S. WWII MK2 HE projectiles and a Japanese hand grenade, police said. Elyria student charged with setting Chromebook on fire for 'social media challenge' The resident turned the items over to the officers who planned to dispose of them properly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
