Grenade from the Second World War successfully blown up in Rostrup!

Grenade from the Second World War successfully blown up in Rostrup!

In a dramatic effort in Rostrup, a district of Bad Zwischenahn, a dangerous grenade from the Second World War was successfully blown up on Wednesday. An attentive operator of a tree nursery came to the suspect find on his premises on Tuesday afternoon, which immediately triggered the alarm. The Lower Saxony ordnance disposal service moved and identified the old relic as a British explosive grenade. A dangerous find that required quick measures!

In order to ensure the security of the residents, a safety radius was quickly set up around the site. The employees of the municipality of Bad Zwischenahn and the police started the evacuation on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The residents and employees of local companies were urgently asked to leave the danger area. The surrounding streets and paths were closed for about 30 minutes, while the final preparations for the explosion were made. An orderly and professional effort that saved life!

The successful explosion

around 11.30 a.m. it was finally time: the grenade was blown up by the ordnance disposal service, and without special occurrences. The assignment went smoothly and made relief among the residents who were waiting for the return to their houses at a safe distance. Another proof of how important the work of the ordnance is to remove forgotten dangers from the war and protect the population!