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Hernando County Sheriff's Office investigates potential rocket-propelled grenade in Weeki Wachee
Authorities evacuated homes and blocked a street in Weeki Wachee on Tuesday after a resident discovered a suspected rocket-propelled grenade. Hernando County Sheriff's deputies are currently investigating the object.
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Residents in the immediate vicinity of Tropical Drive were required to evacuate their homes while law enforcement assessed a potential explosive threat.
Key Facts
- A resident on Tropical Drive in Weeki Wachee reported finding a suspected rocket-propelled grenade.
- The Hernando County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into the object.
- Nearby homes were evacuated as a safety precaution.
- A street in the area was blocked off to traffic.
Who's Mentioned
personAl Nienhuis“Hernando County Sheriff”organizationHernando County Sheriff's Office“Lead agency investigating the ordnance”locationHernando Beach“Area where residents might hear the detonation”organizationMacDill Air Force Base“Taking over investigation and disposal of the device”organizationCitrus County Bomb Squad“Initial responding bomb squad”locationTropical Drive“Street where the device was found”locationWeeki Wachee“Location of the incident”