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Bomb Squad Called After Inert Trainer Mistaken for WWII-Era Hand Grenade in Massachusetts
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Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad Responds to Unexploded WWII-Era Hand Grenade in Stow
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Recently, the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad was required to respond to a report of an unexploded World War II-era hand grenade in Stow on Friday. According to authorities, the device was later determined to be inert, posing no danger to the public.
The Stow Police and Fire departments were alerted shortly before 2:20 p.m. on Friday after a Concord resident entered the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ office building in Stow to report the discovery of an unexploded hand grenade. The individual informed authorities that the grenade was located in the trunk of their vehicle, as per a statement from the Stow Fire Department.
Upon receiving the report, first responders promptly arrived at the scene, and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad immediately established a safe area for further examination of the grenade. Following a thorough inspection and investigation, it was confirmed that the device, identified as a World War II-era Mk. 2 “Pineapple” fragmentation grenade, was inert. The statement indicated that such grenades were commonly utilized as training samples during the war.
Authorities quickly determined that there was no imminent danger posed by the inert grenade. Stow Fire Chief John P. Benoit emphasized the importance of promptly reporting any suspicious items resembling military ordnance and advised against attempting to handle or move such objects. Instead, residents were urged to call 911 and allow first responders to handle the situation safely and professionally.
