Historical discovery in Breisach: man fishes grenade from the river

Historical discovery in Breisach: man fishes grenade from the river

Historical find in Breisach: Old grenade discovered in the river

A 46-year-old man in Breisach on the Rhine met with a surprising find during the magnetic fishing at Möhlin-a grenade from the Second World War. This dangerous discovery caused excitement in the city when the man took the floor on a pedestrian bridge and informed the police.

The police reacted quickly and blocked the bridge, while specialists from the explosive team were called up to examine the grenade. Fortunately, it turned out that the grenade was no longer sharp and no evacuation measures were required, reported a police spokeswoman.

The man who originally comes from Baden-Württemberg protected the residents on the Rhine with potential danger by immediately handing over the grenade to the police. Although this historical find was interesting, no fruit stand weapon could be built, as some might have suspected.

What does magnetic fish mean?

magnetic fish is a popular leisure activity in which people with magnets are looking for metallic objects in waters. Often this search leads to unexpected finds, as in this case of an old grenade.

The importance of fast police measures

Thanks to the rapid action of the police, the security of the residents along the river could be guaranteed during this unexpected situation. It is important that such historical finds are treated properly in order to minimize potential risks.

- Nag