Danger lurks for dogs in the most unexpected places. According to an Internet article published by the German public broadcasting system WDR, a dog dug up a live American hand grenade from World War II Sunday, June 7, 2009. The pup was taking a walk with its owner, a 40-year-old woman, in the German town of Erkrath, 5 miles east of Düsseldorf, sniffing and playing at a riverbank. He proudly presented a found treasure to his mom, letting go of it when asked.
The owner, recognizing her dog’s trove as a rusty grenade, called the police and waited until the police arrived. A bomb disposal unit, assisting at the scene, evaluated the grenade as still in working condition and very dangerous.
Explosive devices from World War II are still buried all over Germany, and at times, their removal or detonation process even requires evacuation of the surrounding areas. Usually, people discover the grenades and bombs by chance. A dog appropriating a live hand grenade he found while exploring his neighborhood shows the vulnerability of pets and their need for careful supervision.
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people should stay with their dogs at all times wile in germany
BFG BIG FRENDLY GIANT LOL WHAT A SHOK THE OWNER MUST HAVE GOT IF MY DOG DID THAT I WOULD PASS OUT
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