Aarschot (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – 2 children, Ferre and Febe, found an old bomb in Wolfsdonk, Aarschot. Their mother, Karen Naulaerts, alerted police and the bomb disposal team Dovo, who safely planned to defuse it.
As VRT News reported, 2 children, Ferre and Febe, found an old bomb while using a metal detector in a field in Wolfsdonk, Aarschot, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium. The device gave a clear beep, showing metal was buried underground.
The kids began digging, and their mother, Karen Naulaerts, helped. When they saw the object, Karen realised it looked like a dangerous shell from the past. She quickly told the children to stop and be cautious. Authorities were informed to handle the situation safely.
How did Ferre and Febe’s metal detector lead to a bomb alert in Wolfsdonk Aarschot?
The family quickly told the local authorities about the find so experts could check and safely remove it. The object is thought to be an old unexploded bomb from past wars, left behind in rural places like Wolfsdonk. People are warned to stay alert and not touch any strange objects they find.
After Ferre and Febe found the object in the field, their mother Karen Naulaerts quickly called the police. When officers arrived, they made sure everyone moved to a safe place. The police took pictures of the object and sent them to Dovo, the bomb disposal team. Dovo said the bomb was not an urgent danger.
They planned to defuse it either the same day or the next. Meanwhile, police set up a safety zone around the spot to protect people. Karen said she does not know what kind of bomb it is or how old it might be.
Karen mentioned that this was one of Ferre’s first times using the detector in this area, and he found this. Karen said that she appreciates that Ferre spends his free time outdoors looking around rather than in front of a screen. She thinks that this is a great way for him to have a good time while being active outside on his vacation.
What happened when a 500-kg WWII bomb was found near Tommelen nature reserve in Hasselt?
In May 2021, a large World War II bomb weighing 500 kilograms was found near the Tommelen nature reserve in Hasselt, Limburg. About 300 people living within 250 meters had to leave their homes while experts worked.
A safety area was created around the site, and the bomb disposal team SEDEE carefully took out the detonators and removed the bomb. Nearby roads and train lines, including the E313 highway, were briefly closed during the operation.
