American War bomb found near Phong Nha Cave during river dredging

A 227-kilogramme bomb was recently discovered about 200 metres from the entrance of Phong Nha Cave in the central province of Quang Tri during the dredging of a local river.

PeaceTrees Vietnam detected the US MK82 bomb found near Phong Nha Cave while clearing Son River to improve water flow.

The 227-kilogramme bomb found near Phong Nha Cave (Photo by PeaceTrees Vietnam)

After being informed, PeaceTrees Vietnam’s MTT1 team swiftly responded to the site and safely transported it to a secure storage facility.

According to Tran Mung, Deputy Director of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Centre, thanks to the quick support from PeaceTrees Vietnam, tourism activities along the Phong Nha-Tien Son route have resumed, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted visits for tourists.