July 28, 2025
PCSO Investigates a Possible Explosive Device on Beach
Last night, July 27, 2025, PCSO Deputies responded to the 15th Ave Beach Access, Indian Rocks Beach, to a report of found property, possibly an explosive device, on the beach, west of the 15th Avenue beach access point.
The device had no identifiable markings or features to determine its origin or nature. As a precaution, the surrounding beach area was cleared of people. The HCSO Bomb Squad and the MacDill Air Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team were both notified and responded to the scene. They stated the device resembled a WWI artillery shell. They took possession of it and transported it to the base for proper disposal. Once the device was safely removed, the beach was reopened to the public.
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