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Police Warn of Explosive Hand Grenades Washing Up on Oregon Coast

Tyler James
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In bizarre and unsettling news today, hand grenades have washed up on the shore of a beach in Newport, Oregon. The Newport Police Department in a news release on Wednesday announced officers were dispatched Tuesday after receiving multiple reports of the grenades.

According to the department, officers responded to reports of three separate devices which appeared to have washed ashore on the beach in the Newport area between Agate Beach and Yaquina Bay State Park.

These hand grenades are white in color and have a label attached to them that reads “Warning Explosive”. The label clearly states the item is a Simulator Hand Grenade M116A. Newport police are warning those who may encounter such a device, to not handle or attempt to move it. Call the police to report the location of the device.

Written By Tyler James

Tyler James was born in Oregon and founded That Oregon Life in 2013 after finding peace and a renewed sense of purpose in the state’s forests, mountains, and coastline. What started as a personal connection to the outdoors became a way to help others discover new places, support local businesses, and appreciate Oregon’s quirks. He writes about local history, outdoor adventures, good food, and the occasional bit of satire, or whatever catches his attention before the coffee wears off.

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