Landscapers in Worcester Uncover Unexploded WWII Bomb During Garden Work.
In what was supposed to be a routine day of garden work, two landscape gardeners in Worcester, England, found themselves at the center of a dramatic discovery. Paul Probert and James Dobson were working in the backyard of a home on Stephenson Road in Barbourne when they unearthed an unexploded World War II bomb. The discovery prompted a swift evacuation of the surrounding neighborhood as police and bomb disposal experts rushed to the scene.
The incident unfolded on a seemingly ordinary Thursday morning. As Paul, a 34-year-old father of two, was digging with heavy machinery, he noticed an object that initially appeared to be a Coca-Cola bottle. "I dug it up with the digger and thought it was a Coke bottle due to the shape," Paul recounted. However, it wasn’t long before he and James realized the object was far more sinister. "It wasn’t until I saw the tip that we realized it was a bomb," Paul explained.
To confirm their suspicion, James quickly used Google Lens, an image recognition tool, which identified the object as a World War II bomb. "We didn’t touch it and stayed well clear of it," James added, emphasizing their cautious approach after making the shocking discovery.
The bomb, believed to be of French origin and possibly fired from a cannon during wartime training, had remained buried and undisturbed for decades until the landscapers stumbled upon it. "We’ve found water pipes and electricity lines, but never a bomb. It wasn’t your average day," Paul remarked, still processing the unexpected turn of events.
West Mercia Police quickly responded to the scene, establishing a 100-meter cordon around the area and evacuating residents from their homes for their safety. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team arrived shortly after and spent over three hours examining the device. Once the bomb was secured, it was carefully transported to a safe location where it was detonated in a controlled explosion.
By 2 PM, residents were allowed to return to their homes. Detective Chief Inspector James Bamber reassured the public, stating, "We’d like to reassure the public that the area has now been made safe by Explosive Ordnance Disposal, who have removed the item and will carry out a controlled explosion in a safe location."
What started as a simple garden renovation turned into an unforgettable day for Paul and James—a reminder of the hidden remnants of history that still linger beneath our feet.
📸 Goodnews Network , sourced from MSN.com