World War II Bomb Safely Defused in Nuremberg After Evacuation

A 75-kilogram bomb discovered in a drained lake prompted the evacuation of 1,000 residents and closure of the NS Documentation Center.

A 75-kilogram American bomb from World War II was found in the drained Großer Dutzendteich lake in Nuremberg on Wednesday morning.
Authorities established a 350-meter safety radius around the site, requiring the evacuation of approximately 1,000 residents by midday.
The Kongresshalle, part of the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and the NS Documentation Center were temporarily closed as part of the safety measures.
Specialized bomb disposal experts successfully defused the device by late afternoon, allowing evacuees to return to their homes.
The operation involved over 70 emergency personnel, including police and aid organizations, ensuring public safety during the defusal process.