Civil War-era explosive discovered at Fort Sumter

A Civil War-era cannonball was discovered and safely removed at Fort Sumter National Historic Park in South Carolina on Saturday, according to loca...

August 12, 2022
5:28 AM

A Civil War-era cannonball was discovered and safely removed at Fort Sumter National Historic Park in South Carolina on Saturday, according to local news reports.Emergency services were called to the fort for a full investigation before the object was removed. The discovery prompted the closure of the park on Saturday. However, it reopened safely on Sunday. No injuries or damage to structures was reported.HITLER'S WATCH AUCTIONED OFF FOR WELL BELOW ASKING PRICE"Out of an abundance of caution the fort was closed and the last tour boat of the day was canceled," park officials told NBC affiliate Count On News 2.

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