Authorities in Santa Cruz County, California, have discovered a World War II-era naval bomb on the shores of Pajaro Dunes, according to multiple reports.

The bomb was first discovered on New Year's Eve, when strong waves as high as 25 to 30 feet hit the California coast recently. CNN report.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office (SCCSO) Bomb Squad described the bomb as an “inert military weapon,” meaning it is an item that does not contain explosive material. facebook post by the sheriff's office.

“Every few years, you're going to see a military-grade weapon launched,” said SCCSO spokeswoman Ashley Keene. according to Los Angeles Times. “We occasionally see ocean flares exposed. This beachwashing is indicative of the intensity of the high waves we saw last week.” (Related: Authorities detonate World War II bomb in Exeter, England)

The sheriff's office reportedly called Travis Air Force Base personnel to thank them for their response.

“After a safe on-site visual inspection and X-ray scan, it was determined that the item did not contain any explosives and could be safely transported to Travis Air Force Base,” a base spokesperson told Fox. 2 stated on KTVU. report. “This item was determined to be a World War II-era U.S. Navy training bomb, Model Mk 15, Mod 2. It is currently in Travis' custody.” [Explosive Ordnance Disposal] Continue to remain in place to prevent future concerns. ”

a A World War II-era bomb exploded in the United Kingdom in February 2023, despite four days of intensive efforts by local authorities to diffuse it, the BBC reported.

Construction workers are said to have discovered a meter-long bomb near two gas pipes in Great Yarmouth, and police immediately evacuated 230 nearby buildings. According to the British newspaper, no casualties were reported.