During work in a forest in Lwówek County, a German T.Mi.42 anti-tank mine was found. The bomb-disposal specialists:
It was a close call, and a tragedy could have occurred. Heavy tree-felling equipment was operating near the place where the mine was found.
They add:
The poor condition of the mine’s fuze made it impossible to remove it. Therefore, the commander of the Bomb-Disposal Patrol decided to destroy it where it was found.
Bomb-Disposal Patrol Bolesławiec of the 23rd Silesian Artillery Regiment.
It is important to be aware that explosives used in military technology are, in practice, completely resistant to weather conditions and retain their explosive properties regardless of their production date.
If you have any doubts about an object you have found, call the bomb-disposal specialists. They will remove the danger and are properly prepared to do so.
What should you do if you find unexploded ordnance?
The soldiers advise:
- Do not touch such objects.
- Secure the area against access by bystanders (e.g. children) and mark the place where the object was found.
- Immediately report it by calling the emergency number 112, the Police, Municipal Police, Fire Service or Forestry Service.