Rockport residents experienced an interruption this weekend when a local discovered a possible World War I-era ordnance at a Cleaves Street home. According to Boston 25 News, the individual was cleaning out a cottage yesterday afternoon when they found what looked like a 75mm artillery shell.
The Rockport Police Department, Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad, and Rockport Fire Department responded quickly to the scene to assess the potential danger of the object. Initial x-ray analysis was inconclusive, leading authorities to proceed with caution.
In a coordinated response as detailed by MassLive, the ordnance was transported to the Rockport Police Department gun range for a controlled detonation. The operation unfolded without mishap, with local law enforcement confirming that "the detonation was successfully completed without incident," ensuring no further risk to community safety.
