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US grenade discovered in the garden: Starnberg evacuated!
A US artillery shell from World War II was discovered in Starnberg. Security forces evacuated residents and redirected traffic.
US grenade discovered in the garden: Starnberg evacuated!
A US artillery shell from World War II was discovered in Starnberg on Friday morning. The surprising find occurred on Possenhofener Strasse and Wilhelmshöhenstrasse when the driver of a mini excavator came across the unexploded bomb while excavating. The bullet was equipped with an impact detonator, but it was no longer sharp, which ruled out any acute danger. Nevertheless, the explosive ordnance disposal service from Munich had to be alerted to check the situation and initiate the necessary security measures, reports South German newspaper.
Around 60 residents from the area were evacuated from their homes as a precaution. The security forces cordoned off a large area of the danger area and those affected were looked after by the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK). Gathering in a new place, it would quickly become clear: in an emergency, we stick together. Around 150 people were deployed among the emergency services, including 80 firefighters and 40 emergency services. The Technical Relief Agency (THW) also provided support with 12 employees. Traffic was diverted over a wide area, which led to significant disruptions and long traffic jams in downtown Starnberg.
The dangers of unexploded bombs
The discovery of the unexploded ordnance reminds us that many cities in Germany still have unresolved problems with unexploded bombs and ammunition from the Second World War. The example of Hamburg shows how widespread such dangers are. It is estimated that there are still 2,900 large explosive bombs there, as well as many smaller types of munitions that still pose a potential threat. The Hamburg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service has already defused over 11,000 bombs since 1945, which highlights the difficulty of the exercise and the danger posed by these contaminated sites. Historical records and aerial photography data are also used to identify unexploded bombs, such as The mirror reported.
The biggest risk is usually defusing, which represents a delicate moment. Even the slightest vibrations in the area can activate the ignition mechanism and lead to an explosion. The response to such finds remains of the utmost importance, both for the affected residents and for the law enforcement officers.
It is clear that the fight against the unresolved problems of war relics in cities like Starnberg and Hamburg is far from over. The safety of citizens is the top priority, even if defusing is a challenge and sometimes involves major logistical measures.