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Monday, May 20, 2013

Popular Greek beach evacuated after swimmer discovers WWII artillery

ATHENS, Greece - A surprise shell has caused a big stir at a popular Athens beach. Greek authorities evacuated the seafront Monday after a swimmer found a corroded artillery shell just 10 yards from dry land, fished it out and presented it to a lifeguard. A coast guard statement said army explosives experts were rushed to Vouliagmeni beach and safely disposed of the munition. The 30-centimetre ...

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