The ordnance was discovered earlier by a local fisherman, Nay Y Luy, 40, from Buon Cham, Ea Hiao commune, while fishing in the Ea Hiao stream. The bomb was partially exposed and appeared to be live. Luy immediately reported the finding to local authorities.

Upon receiving the report, the Ea Hiao Commune Military Command promptly arrived at the scene to secure the area, erect warning signs, organise guards, and inform residents to stay away from the dangerous zone.

Following an assessment by the local engineering unit, the bomb was identified as US-made, measuring approximately 1.2 metres in length and weighing 334kg. The detonator and explosive charge inside were still intact, posing a significant risk.

Relevant units subsequently relocated the bomb to a safe location far from residential areas and carried out a controlled detonation in accordance with technical procedures, ensuring absolute safety for both personnel on duty and the public.

1.4-meter-long bomb found beneath Nam Mo River in Nghe An

VOV.VN - Residents of Pung Village in cenral Nghe An province have discovered a bomb measuring approximately 1.4 meters in length and 30 centimeters in diameter beneath the Nam Mo river, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tuong Duong Commune Nguyen Hong Tai said on November 3.