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Bomb squad called in after child’s discovery in front yard

Three-year-old finds a live World War II-era hand grenade in his family's front yard in Hartline, Washington — Three-year-old finds a live World War II-era hand grenade in his family's front yard in Hartline, Washington (Grant County Sheriff's Office)

A three-year-old child discovered a live hand grenade in his family's front garden in Hartline, Washington.
The child brought the World War II-era device indoors, prompting his parents to contact emergency services.
The Washington State Patrol bomb squad confirmed the grenade was live and safely disposed of it in a rural area.
Authorities noted the grenade was weathered and appeared to be an improvised explosive device (IED), not a military-grade weapon.
No injuries were reported, and such discoveries are not uncommon in Grant County due to its history of military bases.

Three-year-old finds live World War II-era hand grenade in Washington family’s front yard — In full