WWII bomb exploded on Scottish beach after treasure hunters stumbled across it

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WWII bomb exploded on Scottish beach after treasure hunters stumbled across it

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A bomb dating back to World War II has been exploded on a Scottish beach after a pair of treasure hunters stumbled across it.

They began digging to uncover the rusty bomb in the sands of Culbin, Moray, and continued to do so until the explosive was completely unearthed.

Safety experts have now issued guidance stating that any bombs discovered should be left well alone, and “not moved at all”.

After excavating it from its resting place of more than 70 years, the treasure hunters called police to report the device at about 2.20pm on Sunday.

Coastguard crews raced to the scene and placed the affected area of the beach on lockdown until a bomb squad arrived to safely detonate it.