This actively explosive cannonball was found buried in a New Jersey man's yard. Photo courtesy Lower Township Police Department
Police responded and confirmed the 5-inch-circumference object, which bore a brass cap and a stamp reading, "4k, 85mm," appeared to be an explosive device.
The Atlantic City Police Bomb Squad reported and took an X-ray that confirmed the object was actively explosive.
The ball was transported for detonation away from populated areas.
The vintage and origins of the cannonball were unclear.
Lower Township police said the cannonball was an unusual find, but artillery shells are not uncommon in the area.
