A World War II bomb was found in the Oder River

At the end of last week, an object resembling a large bomb was located at the bottom of the Oder River. After a more detailed analysis the first assumptions were confirmed. The plan is to detonate the explosive on the training ground in Drawsko Pomorskie, however, its lifting and transport is problematic.

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An aerial bomb from World War II located on the riverbed at the level of the Customs Office in Szczecin weighs about 500kg. Despite its shallow depth (7m), it cannot be retrieved using traditional methods, as access to it is quite difficult.

The solution to the situation will be buoyancy balloons, which will be used to lift the explosive in a controlled manner by divers from the 8th Coastal Defence Flotilla. The 70-year-old unexploded bomb will be pulled ashore by a crane. Next, the bomb will be transported to the training ground in Drawsko Pomorskie, where it will be detonated by sappers.

A decision has already been taken and the entire operation will be carried out on Sunday 30 June. Due to the danger posed by the whole situation, a part of the old town within a 400m radius of the mining site will be evacuated on Sunday morning.

In the area of our biggest harbours “souvenirs” from the times of World War II are discovered every now and then. Unfortunately, these are often bombs or mines that have lain forgotten under water for almost 7 decades. The most important thing in such situations is to notify the appropriate services and make room for professionals.

Source: mmszczecin.pl