Texas resident discovers second world war-era grenades in box bought at estate sale
Summary
A Texas resident found several live grenades from World War II in a box bought at an estate sale. The Austin police bomb squad safely removed and disarmed the grenades after locking down the neighborhood to protect residents.Key Facts
- The grenades were found in a box purchased at a Texas estate sale.
- They were described as live, active explosives from World War II, about 80 years old.
- Austin police bomb squad handled the devices carefully due to their age and danger.
- Police secured the area and kept neighbors safe during the operation.
- The grenades included Mk 2 “pineapple” type fragmentation grenades used by US forces in WWII.
- The grenades stayed in limited use by the US military until the 1960s.
- Experts used X-rays to confirm the grenades were live but not an immediate threat.
- Authorities remind people not to touch old military explosives and to call 911 if found.
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