November 3rd 2024.
The unexpected discovery of four unexploded shells in a residential neighborhood caused quite a stir last Saturday. Nicki Connor, with the help of her family friend Scott Sawyer, was clearing out her late father's house when they stumbled upon the potentially dangerous items. These shells were once owned by Nicki's father, Daniel Connor, a well-respected war hero who dedicated 30 years of his life to serving in the military as a Sergeant Major and weapons expert in the Royal Artillery.
The discovery took place in Altrincham, Trafford, where Daniel had lived until his passing at the age of 78 just last month. Nicki believes that her father had collected these shells during his time in the army and had hidden them in a plastic tub on the patio in his garden. She recalls lifting the tub and feeling it was heavier than usual, and upon emptying it out, Scott had urged her to take a look. Her heart dropped when she saw what was inside - unexploded shells the size of her arm. She immediately alerted Scott that they needed to leave the premises, as her father had told him five years ago that he had gotten rid of them.
Nicki explains that her father was a true hero, having served in special operations during his time in the army. She knew she would come across some war memorabilia while clearing out the house, but finding unexploded shells was the last thing she expected. The shells were quickly reported to the Greater Manchester Police, who arrived at the scene at midday. As a precaution, homes in the area were evacuated, and a 100m cordon was put in place while a bomb squad was called in.
It is believed that the shells were safely removed from the area by 6pm, and a controlled explosion was carried out in a nearby farmer's field. Scott, who was also a former neighbor and best friend of Daniel, explains that the shells were about 12 inches long and thought to be from the late 80s. He admits to being surprised by the discovery, as Daniel had assured him that he had gotten rid of them years ago. Scott describes Daniel as a kind and down-to-earth person and believes that this was his way of leaving a parting gift for them.
The police later confirmed that they were called to the scene after receiving reports of suspicious items found during a property clearance. They sent an explosive ordnance disposal team to the area and put a precautionary cordon in place. This incident is not the first of its kind, as there have been other instances where unexploded bombs from previous wars have been found in unexpected places. In this case, the shells were discovered in a residential area, but in the past, they have been found in beauty spots and even backyards by dogs.
Despite the danger they posed, Nicki and Scott couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in Daniel's military accomplishments and his last "laugh" from beyond the grave. They both agree that he was a good man and that he probably didn't inform the Ministry of Defense about his souvenir collection. The incident ended without any harm, and the neighborhood returned to its peaceful state. But it serves as a reminder that the consequences of war can linger long after it has ended.
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