World War II-Era Practice Bomb Removed Near Freedom 7 Elementary in Cocoa Beach
A WWII-era practice bomb was safely removed by military personnel from a construction site near Freedom 7 Elementary School in Cocoa Beach. Discovered by a construction crew, the device was identified as a non-explosive ordnance equipped with a smoke charge. The 45th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team transported it for disposal at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, following initial identification by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

A World War II-era practice bomb was found at a construction site near Freedom 7 Elementary School in Cocoa Beach, prompting a response from military personnel at Patrick Space Force Base. The 45th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team confirmed the device was a non-explosive ordnance designed with a smoke charge for training exercises.
Initially identified by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, the bomb was deemed safe to move and transported to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for disposal. The EOD team supports launches from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center and collaborates with local authorities for public safety.




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