Community clearing service warns for caution at low water level
In view of the current low water levels in rivers and lakes, the ordnance clearance service of the State of Hesse, located at the Darmstadt regional council, warns of exposed world war ammunition. In the past few days there have been several finds that specialists had to move out.
"Due to the decades of influence of the weather, ammunition is unpredictable," explains Alexander Majunke, head of the ordnance clearance service. The population is urgently asked not to touch or move suspicious objects in or on waters. The actual risk should not be assessed for laypersons.
Ammunition from the Second World War on river banks are not uncommon
Especially on hot summer days, low water can also occur that former war ammunition appears in rivers, lakes or on their banks. Such legacies often come from the last days of the war when ammunition specifically or unplanned.
Anyone who discovers suspicious objects should inform the city or municipal administration immediately or inform the police about the emergency call 110. The ordnance clearing service identifies the find on site and - if necessary - takes over the defusing or safe rescue.
Link to the Hessen ordnance service
The Darmstadt Regional Council provides further information and information online:
www.rp-darmstadt.hessen.de/icherheit-und-kommunales/gährenwehr/fämmittelraeumdienst
(Darmstadt - Red/RP)
