SURF CITY, N.J. -- A mile-long stretch of beach in Ocean County was closed after an unseen danger was unearthed: bombs and other munitions dating back to World War II.
Several unexploded fuses and artillery shell adapters were found in sand recently pumped into Surf City.
The explosives were found in newly placed beach fill in the area between 17th and 24th streets. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers halted the project and closed the beaches after the discovery was made three weeks ago.Authorities have posted danger signs at the beaches and blocked off the entrances. Security guards patrol the area around the clock...
--NBC10.com
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