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2 mortars found in 5 weeks at Vernon’s Kal Park

Canadian Armed Forces called in to deal with possible unexploded mortar
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Two unexploded ordnances have been found in Kal Park in the last five weeks. (RCMP file photo)

Another potentially explosive situation was avoided in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park Friday.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP cordoned off a section of the Cosens Bay area after a possible unexploded mortar round was found in a creek bed.

Canadian Armed Forces explosive experts were called in to deal with the mortar.

This is the second unexploded ordnance (UXO) found in the park in five weeks.

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Jennifer Smith

About the Author: Jennifer Smith

Vernon has always been my home, and I've been working at The Morning Star since 2004.
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