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Police investigate possible hand grenade found at Cooley Landing
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Victoria Meza , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· October 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This item is being treated with caution until its nature can be determined. A suspicious item was discovered and removed from the water by a person who then alerted authorities.
A suspicious item was discovered and removed from the water by a person who then alerted authorities. This item is being treated with caution until its nature can be determined. Authorities have cordoned off the area as a safety measure.
The bomb squad was called in to assess the situation and safely dispose of the item. They arrived at the scene in the late afternoon.
Further information about the incident is available, including details about the response from law enforcement and the precautions taken to ensure public safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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