Bomb squad retrieves live military hand grenade in California woman's home

BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — A live military hand grenade that might have once belonged to a World War II veteran was found in a California woman's house, according to authorities.

The Bakersfield Police Department said they received "a call of found property" on Monday around 3:15 p.m. EDT.

Officers said they discovered a live military hand grenade when they arrived at the scene.

An investigation showed that a widow found the grenade in a shoebox that belonged to her husband.

Officers believe the husband obtained it from a family member who served in the military during World War II.

The department's Bomb Squad took possession of the grenade and rendered it safe.