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Story summary
- An 8-year-old boy in Carmichael, California found a live 81mm mortar in his backyard, prompting evacuation of six nearby homes.
- The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office confirmed the mortar dated to 1953 and was buried just below the surface.
- Authorities limited evacuations because the blast radius could reach 1,000 feet.
- The United States Air Force identified the device and assisted removal, ending with a detonation at a disposal range.
