Unexploded bomb found during flood clean-up in Dien Bien, Vietnam

The bomb is removed from the residential area and transported to a safe location for disposal. - Photo: baovanhoa.vn

DIEN BIEN, (Vietnam): Troops from Regiment 82, Division 355 (Military Zone 2) discovered an unexploded MK117 bomb during flood recovery efforts in Pa Vat 2 Hamlet, Muong Luan Commune, the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien Province, on Monday (Aug 4).

The 350kg US-made bomb, found near Pa Vat Bridge, still had an active fuse.