In Thèreval near Saint-Lô, on Thursday, May 7th, a demining operation took place in the late morning. A 100-pound American bomb from World War II was discovered during excavation work in the former municipality of Hébécrevon. It is very likely a remnant of Operation Cobra in 1944 during the Normandy battle.
Three deminers were mobilized in the operation. – Manche Prefecture
50 people evacuated as a precaution
The deminers intervened to neutralize the ammunition. To operate safely, a perimeter of 540 meters around the device was established. 50 people were evacuated as a precaution. “The residents involved were welcomed and taken care of by the municipality throughout the operation,” said the prefecture. The bomb was successfully neutralized and removed from the site. Three deminers were involved, supported by 16 gendarmes for security and traffic control, and nine firefighters. The prefecture “particularly emphasizes the exemplary quality of the technical documentation prepared by the municipality, which allowed for an efficient and secure organization of the operation.”
The dossier was well prepared by the Thèreval town hall, enabling an effective intervention. – Manche Prefecture
