Officials from the Unified Fire Authority responded to a call in Grantsville, Utah, on Sunday to dispose of a live 155mm artillery shell believed to date back to World War II. The shell was discovered on a property in the area, prompting police to contact the fire department. Once it was determined that the shell was live, the military was called in to safely remove it from the property. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Officials advise the public to refrain from touching any suspicious objects and instead contact 9-1-1 immediately if they come across something similar. The whereabouts of the disposed shell remain unknown. This incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers posed by unexploded ordnance and the importance of proper disposal procedures to ensure public safety.
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