World War II Sea Mine Detonated Successfully in Karlstad
A World War II-era sea mine was detonated in Karlstad, causing public alarm but ensuring safety.
Key Points
- • The sea mine was discovered by a magnet fisherman around 6 PM.
- • The controlled detonation occurred at 1:26 AM.
- • The loud explosion prompted numerous police calls from concerned residents.
- • Authorities considered it fortunate that the mine did not detonate during retrieval.
In Karlstad, Sweden, a World War II-era sea mine was successfully detonated by a national bomb disposal team during the early hours of Thursday. The mine was discovered by a magnet fisherman at around 6 PM the previous evening in Orrholmsviken, a part of Mariebergsskogen. Authorities believe it to be a relic from WWII. The detonation took place at 1:26 AM, resulting in a loud explosion that led to numerous calls to the police. Martin Tysell, the on-duty officer, remarked, "It was a significant bang, and we received many calls afterwards, especially since it occurred in the middle of the night." Tysell emphasized the importance of safely retrieving the mine, stating it was fortunate that it did not detonate while being pulled from the water, as this could have resulted in serious consequences.