Grenade found in sack of potatoes - The Firearms Forum

pawn · 03-01-2007, 06:28 PM

Caught this story on BBC today, thought I would share....

A 74-year-old Italian woman was shocked to find a live grenade in a sack of potatoes she had bought at a market.
Olga Mauriello, from a small town near Naples, had put the potatoes into water to peel them when she discovered the mud-covered, pine cone-shaped grenade.

She alerted the neighbours, who in turn called the police.

Officers detonated the grenade on Wednesday in a park in the town of San Giorgio Cremano. It is thought to have come from a farm in France.

The grenade had no safety pin and was still active. It is believed to be a type used by the US Army in Europe during World War II.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6407963.stm

Nighthawk · 03-01-2007, 07:15 PM

that would very bad to find in you groderies and worse to not find until too late

Pistolenschutze · 03-01-2007, 08:23 PM

It's frightening to think just how much unexploded ordinance is likely still scattered throughout Europe as a result of both world wars. Considering the millions upon millions of shells, bombs, and grenades that were used by all sides, there's bound to be a lot sill buried with dud fuses but intact charges. I read an article a while back that pointed out they're still finding unexploded shells in the farmlands of Belgium and France from the First World War.

pickenup · 03-01-2007, 11:11 PM

Scary thought.

clmanges · 03-02-2007, 09:24 AM

I think that about every time they dig a foundation for a new building over there, they find some more of the stuff, all kinds. Scary, indeed!

Lead Lobber · 03-02-2007, 04:54 PM

Gives the term "Hot Potato!" new meaning

LL

03-01-2007, 06:28 PM	#1
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Grenade found in sack of potatoes Caught this story on BBC today, thought I would share.... A 74-year-old Italian woman was shocked to find a live grenade in a sack of potatoes she had bought at a market. Olga Mauriello, from a small town near Naples, had put the potatoes into water to peel them when she discovered the mud-covered, pine cone-shaped grenade. She alerted the neighbours, who in turn called the police. Officers detonated the grenade on Wednesday in a park in the town of San Giorgio Cremano. It is thought to have come from a farm in France. The grenade had no safety pin and was still active. It is believed to be a type used by the US Army in Europe during World War II. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6407963.stm __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian -->

03-01-2007, 07:15 PM	#2
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Grenade found in sack of potatoes that would very bad to find in you groderies and worse to not find until too late __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

03-01-2007, 08:23 PM	#3
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Grenade found in sack of potatoes It's frightening to think just how much unexploded ordinance is likely still scattered throughout Europe as a result of both world wars. Considering the millions upon millions of shells, bombs, and grenades that were used by all sides, there's bound to be a lot sill buried with dud fuses but intact charges. I read an article a while back that pointed out they're still finding unexploded shells in the farmlands of Belgium and France from the First World War. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

03-01-2007, 11:11 PM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: Grenade found in sack of potatoes Scary thought. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

03-02-2007, 09:24 AM	#5
clmanges V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 203	Re: Grenade found in sack of potatoes I think that about every time they dig a foundation for a new building over there, they find some more of the stuff, all kinds. Scary, indeed! __________________ Happiness is a warm gun

03-02-2007, 04:54 PM	#6
Lead Lobber Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central California coastal area Posts: 965	Re: Grenade found in sack of potatoes Gives the term "Hot Potato!" new meaning LL