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Cordon lifted after WW2 bomb removed from Falmouth docks
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- A 250lb World War Two American bomb was discovered in the waters at Falmouth Docks, Cornwall, prompting the evacuation of over 300 homes within an expanded exclusion zone of up to 755 meters.
- The bomb was safely removed by military bomb disposal experts and will be disposed of in deep water away from the coast, with further disposal operations planned due to the bomb's sensitive 144-hour chemical fuse.
- The evacuation involved extensive coordination among 81 police officers, 113 volunteers, and partner agencies, with local facilities like All Saints' Church providing support to displaced residents.
- Experts suggest the bomb may have been jettisoned by a US aircraft during World War Two or accidentally lost from a ship, highlighting the ongoing risks posed by unexploded ordnance in former conflict zones.
- Authorities continue to monitor the device and emphasize the careful, methodical approach required for its disposal to ensure public safety and minimize disruption.
