Mysterious Object on California Beach Revealed to be Blast from the Past
In a shocking discovery, a rusty old object that washed ashore on a California beach has turned out to be a towering, vintage bomb built by the U.S. Navy at the height of World War II.
Experts revealed that the object in question was a practice bomb, meaning it wasn’t actually a live weapon, during a public statement on Monday. The rusty, old-fashioned object had been found on the shores of a beach not far from San Diego amid the furious surf of recent high waves.
According to some witnesses, the military device was found by two stoned teenagers in wetsuits, who reportedly began bouncing the bomb up and down on the sand, thinking it was some type of medieval tool. It wasn’t until authorities were alerted that the true danger of the object came to light.
Although it’s unclear how long the bomb has been buried under the tide, experts have speculated that the bombing device could date back as far as 80 years ago when the U.S entered World War II. As it remained buried below the sand for years, the bomb had developed an eerie patina and rust that threatened to send even more cancerous debris into the pristine, pristine beach.
Local residents were quick to recall the moment when the object was discovered, with some panicking when the news broke. “I thought it was a discarded metal rod that washed on our shore and I had half a mind to take it home with me as a souvenir,” said one local, who did not want to give their name. “Thank god we have the Navy’s finest to protect us when these things happen.”
In a statement to the press, a Navy spokesperson said, “This is a great example of how modern technology allows us to easily find and identify old items that may pose a threat to public safety. We are working tirelessly to remove the object from the beach and dispose of it safely.”
The Naval team is planning to remove the bomb as safely as possible, using state-of-the-art equipment, which will prevent any potential activation of the weapon. They’ve requested for all beachgoers to stay away from the area during the removal process, which might last several weeks.
Despite the danger that was posed by the recent event, some locals have been thrilled about the sudden appearance of such a historical object. Surfers and history buffs alike have been lining the coast in the hopes of seeing this vintage bomb up close and personal.
For safety reasons, the object won’t be accessible to the public and will instead be escorted to a museum in Washington D.C for preservation. Nevertheless, the end of this fantastic story has left us all wondering what the ocean will cast ashore next.
