On a sun-drenched afternoon that quickly turned surreal, unsuspecting bathers cooling off in the Limmat River in Zurich stumbled upon a relic of a far more volatile era: a hand grenade. What began as a leisurely escape from the summer heat transformed into a high-stakes security operation right in the heart of Switzerland’s largest financial hub.
This particular discovery not only disrupted the idyllic afternoon routine along the Limmat but also highlighted the hidden hazards lurking just beneath the surface of urban waterways.
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The alarm was raised when swimmers enjoying the current of the Limmat River spotted an ominous, metallic object resting on the riverbed. Recognizing the distinct, segmented profile of a hand grenade, the bathers immediately alerted local emergency services.
The Zurich City Police (Stadtpolizei Zürich) swiftly secured the area, establishing a safety perimeter along the riverbanks to manage the curious onlookers and protect the public. Traffic and pedestrian access near the site were temporarily restricted as specialists moved in to assess the immediate danger.
According to local reporting from Leman Bleu and Le Dauphiné Libéré, the explosive device was safely handled by forensic and ordnance disposal teams.
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