An undetonated nuclear bomb lies under the waters off the coast of Tybee, Georgia, dropped in 1958 by an American bomber. The US military claims it poses no danger, but some fear it contains radioactive material. The US has a history of bizarre nuclear plans and blunders.
The Georgia coast boasts some wonderful places to relax, including 15 barrier islands of unparalleled beauty. But one of those islands — Tybee — might offer a little extra, even if it’s not something that would attract tourists: somewhere under the waters just off the coast of Tybee lies an undetonated nuclear bomb. The 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) weapon was dropped in 1958 by an American bomber that collided with another aircraft. The bomber pilot feared what might happen while attempting to land his damaged plane, so he threw the bomb overboard. The Navy searched for months but could not find the nuclear device, which it claims poses no danger as long as it is left alone. Not everyone is so sure, including those who fear the weapon contains potentially harmful radioactive material. The US military responded by stating that readings were taken in the waters in 2004 and have returned to normal.
Weird plans and blunders:
In 1958, the United States considered dropping a nuclear bomb on the moon, ostensibly as a show of force to scare the Soviet Union; the plan was eventually abandoned.
In 1961, an Air Force plane broke up and accidentally dropped two hydrogen bombs over Goldsboro, North Carolina; one was recovered and the other disintegrated.
Bikini is named after Bikini Atoll, where nuclear bombs were first tested; the inventor believed that the swimsuit should have a similar impact on shoppers.
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