Massive 2,000lb WWII Sea Mine Blasted Off Isle of Wight After Fishing Boat Haul
Fishing Boat Dredges Up Deadly WWII Relic
A colossal 2,000lb Second World War sea mine was accidentally pulled up by the fishing vessel Cara Lee off the Isle of Wight. The seven-foot, German-made device was snagged in nets near the Needles at around 8am on Saturday.
Navy Bomb Squad Springs Into Action
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) divers from portsmouth/" title="Portsmouth" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Portsmouth quickly moved to defuse the dangerous find. After an initial attempt to make the mine safe, it became clear just how volatile the relic was. A controlled explosion was planned to neutralise the threat.
Huge Blast Clears 2-Mile Zone
An exclusion zone stretching 2 miles was enforced while the navy attached a charge to the mine. When the explosion went off, cheers erupted as the diver confirmed the job was a success.
The dramatic controlled detonation ensured the unexploded bomb was safely destroyed, preventing potential disaster.
