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A 500-kilogram German-made World War II bomb was discovered in a residential garden in Plymouth, Britain, triggering a massive evacuation operation by the local authorities. The bomb, which remained unexploded for more than seven decades, was eventually safely detonated in the sea after days of careful planning and execution.    #WorldWarIIBomb #Plymouth #PlymouthCityCouncil #WWIIBombDiscovery #PlymouthEvacuation #BombDetonation #EmergencyResponse #SecurityMeasures #HistoricEvent #TudorEvans #TheBoxMuseum #PlymouthHistory #CommunityResilience #CollaborativeEfforts #SafetyFirst #ArmedForces #PublicSafety #CitySecurity                 ~HT.99~PR.151~ED.101~

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00:00 In a dramatic turn of events, a 500kg German-made World War II bomb was discovered in a residential

00:10 garden in Britain's Plymouth.

00:12 The discovery triggered a massive evacuation operation by the local authorities.

00:17 The bomb, which remained unexploded for more than seven decades, was eventually safely

00:22 detonated in the sea after days of careful planning and execution.

00:26 The alarming discovery took place on St Michael Avenue, which is a bustling area with 4,300

00:32 properties and a population of 10,000 residents.

00:35 As soon as the bomb was identified on Tuesday, a significant section of the southern city

00:40 was cordoned off and emergency services swung into action.

00:44 The armed forces deployed their most experienced bomb disposal specialists to assess the situation

00:50 and ensure the safety of the public.

00:52 After careful consideration, authorities decided to transport the 500kg bomb to the sea for

00:58 a controlled detonation.

01:00 Friday marked a day of heightened security measures as roads were closed and rail and

01:04 bus services were temporarily halted to facilitate the secure transportation of the explosive

01:09 device through the city streets.

01:12 The bomb was taken by boat at least 14 metres into the sea before being safely ignited,

01:17 putting an end to the potential threat it posed to the city and its residents.

01:21 The controlled explosion was a culmination of meticulous planning and execution by the

01:26 authorities involved.

01:28 In a statement to CNN, Tudor Evans, who is the leader of Plymouth City Council, remarked,

01:33 and I quote, "The last few days will go down in history for Plymouth.

01:37 This wartime bomb has really brought out a wartime spirit, people coming together to

01:41 support each other and while it has been really tough, we got through it."

01:45 Adding historical context to the discovery, staff at The Box, which is a cultural space

01:50 and museum in the city, speculated that the explosive was likely dropped on April 22 or

01:56 April 23 in the year 1941.

01:59 The museum revealed that Plymouth City endured 1,362 bomb explosions during World War II,

02:05 highlighting the historical significance of this recent find.

02:09 As the city of Plymouth returns to normalcy, the successful handling of this wartime relic

02:14 stands as a testament to the resilience and collaborative efforts of the community and

02:19 the authorities.

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