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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Del Rey

Bomb washes up on California beach

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

A World War II navy practice bomb found off the coast of California on New Year’s Eve is now in the possession of US Air Force officials and will remain in their possession to prevent any chance of ongoing concerns.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said the device was found in Pajaro Dunes after it was chucked up from the Pacific Ocean during recent storms. In a written statement, officials described the device as an “inert military ordnance”.

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