Discovery of WWII Bombs in Orlando, Florida Location: Orlando, Florida
Year of Discovery: 2008
Estimated Cleanup Costs: $10 million*
In 2008, a surprising discovery was made in a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida, where live World War II bombs were found concealed within a complex of a thousand homes. While not as glamorous as gold or other treasures, this find posed significant safety concerns for the community.
Live WWII Bombs Found in Orlando Neighborhood Source: @clickorlando.com/Pinterest
The area in Orlando where live WWII bombs were discovered used to be the PineCastle Jeep Range, a site where bomb tests were conducted by WWII engineers. The situation necessitated intervention from the Army Corps, which spent $10 million to safely remove the devices. In 2008, well-maintained yards were marked with small red flags indicating the locations of the bombs. This revelation understandably angered many residents, as the American military's silence regarding construction on a former bomb-testing zone raised significant safety concerns.
