Childish discovery shocks: Grenade from World War II found!

Childish discovery shocks: Grenade from World War II found!

An unexpected find is causing excitement in Eichsfeld: Curious children discovered a grenade while playing by the river. The incident occurred when they spotted a shell in the riverbed and immediately informed their parents. They in turn had the right instinct and reported the find to the city. As MDR reports, it was a grenade from the Second World War that was exposed in the riverbed due to the dryness. Fortunately, the explosive device was still filled with explosives, but no longer had a detonator, which defused the situation.

The explosive ordnance disposal service from Erfurt was immediately alerted and confirmed the find. There was no need to evacuate the area, which was certainly a relief for residents. Instead, the experts transported the grenade for safe disposal so that the danger could be averted as quickly as possible. Mayor Christian Zwingmann was proud of the children's responsible actions and rewarded them with a voucher for the linen bathroom and matching towels. A nice gesture that certainly put a smile on the young explorers' faces.

Safety precautions are important

Such incidents remind us that even in quiet regions like Eichsfeld, encounters with the past can await us. Similar situations recently occurred on the banks of the Rhine in Boppard, where a tank shell from the Second World War had to be successfully detonated. The explosive ordnance disposal service decided to detonate it on site because the unexploded bomb could no longer be transported. A cycle path and a tennis facility had to be temporarily closed, but federal roads and Rhine shipping were not disrupted, as [Zeit](https://www.zeit.de/news/2025-03/10/kampfmittelraeumdienst- Sprengt-panzergranate-am-rheinufer) reports.

Experience shows that explosive ordnance disposal (KMRD) plays an important role in defusing such threats. The service is located at the regional council in Darmstadt and is responsible for all of Hesse. The tasks include carrying out explosive ordnance clearance work and providing information about possible explosive ordnance contamination on properties, especially in bombing areas. Inquiries about explosive ordnance contamination must be made in writing, but must also contain an exact location, corridor or detailed plan that marks the property boundaries, reports the information from rp-darmstadt.

In summary, it shows how important it is not only to take special precautions when disposing of such dangers, but also to promote a sense of community and responsibility among the population. The last incident in Eichsfeld is a sign that children can also make a valuable contribution to safety.