World War II bomb found in Germany's Elbe River

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A World War II-era aerial bomb has been discovered in the Elbe River near the German city of Heidenau, according to Spiegel, cited by Report.

The 250-kilogram bomb was found in the river, and authorities are planning an evacuation within a 1,000-meter radius of the discovery site to allow for its safe disposal.

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