When it comes to backyard projects, most people expect to unearth some old gardening tools or maybe even a forgotten toy. But in Sacramento, one homeowner’s dig took an unexpected turn into the explosive! While digging in a yard on Marconi Avenue, someone stumbled upon a live 81-millimeter mortar round buried beneath the surface.
The discovery quickly escalated. Sacramento sheriff’s deputies were called in to assess the situation, and after a quick examination, they realized this wasn’t just a garden gnome problem. The bomb squad was enlisted, and soon after, the Air Force arrived to lend their expertise. It’s not every day you call in the big guns for a backyard project!
Despite the alarming find, safety prevailed. The mortar round was safely removed and disposed of without incident, though the age and backstory of the explosive remain a mystery. One thing’s for sure: this homeowner’s backyard landscaping just got a lot more interesting—and possibly a cautionary tale for the neighborhood! What will they dig up next, a dinosaur bone?
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Andrew Johnson
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