Due to the drought on the Rhine, a World War II-era grenade was found; the munition began to smoke
In the German town of Trebur, on the banks of the Rhine, a World War II-era phosphorus grenade was exposed due to falling water levels. It was accidentally spotted by a pedestrian.
Upon contact with the air, the munition began to smoke, so emergency services were called to the scene. Specialists defused the dangerous find.
According to police, the munition was exposed due to low water levels in the river. It is noted that upon contact with air, the phosphorus inside the grenade reacted with oxygen, causing the old munition to start smoking.
Afterward, a witness contacted law enforcement.
That same night, a bomb disposal team arrived at the scene. Experts defused the grenade and removed it.
Police noted that due to low water levels in the Rhine, the likelihood of discovering other munitions and remnants of the war is increasing.
Spiegel reports on this.
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The drought on the Rhine threatens freight transport and the German economy.
The drought has exposed World War II-era ships on the Danube.
The drought in Europe has sharply lowered water levels in the Dniester Reservoir.
