Chinese woman mistook a grenade for hammer and used it 20 years

企业   2024-07-10 08:43   菲律宾  

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People often find creative ways to perform everyday tasks, sometimes using unconventional objects. However, this can lead to surprising and potentially dangerous situations when the true nature of these objects is not known. Recently, an incident involving a Chinese woman using an unusual object as a hammer for two decades has gained significant attention on social media.

The story centers around Qin, a 90-year-old woman from Xiangyang in China's Hubei province. For the past 20 years, Qin had been using a heavy metal object she found on her farm for various household chores, including hammering nails, cracking walnuts, and grinding spices. To her, it was just a practical tool that she had put to good use. However, she was unaware that this "hammer" was actually an unexploded hand grenade.

Qin's ignorance of the grenade's true nature was brought to light when workers began renovating her house. They recognized the object as a dangerous explosive device and immediately informed her, highlighting the severe risk she had unknowingly lived with for two decades. The revelation prompted the involvement of a bomb disposal unit, which safely removed and disposed of the grenade.

According to police reports, the grenade was identified as a Chinese-type 67-hand grenade, a relic from past conflicts. Despite its age and potential instability, it had miraculously not exploded during the numerous times Qin had used it for her daily tasks. Authorities have since issued warnings to the public, urging them to report any suspicious objects and refrain from using items they do not fully understand.

Qin's story is a remarkable testament to her luck, as she managed to avoid disaster while using the grenade in her home. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of recognizing and properly handling potentially dangerous items. The police continue to stress the need for vigilance and caution, advising people to contact authorities if they come across unfamiliar or suspicious objects.

Source: https://www.news18.com

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