‘Bomb incident’ on Oahu’s North Shore prompts military response
Scary moments near Dillingham Airfield in Waialua Saturday as crews responded to what was called a “bomb incident.”
Published: Sep. 16, 2023 at 2:03 PM HST|Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:53 AM HST
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A “bomb incident” on Oahu’s North Shore in Waialua on Saturday prompted a military response.
Calls to 911 were made about 11:50 a.m.
HPD says a group of divers came across a suspicious flare in the ocean.
Officials say a military explosive ordnance disposal team responded.
Beachgoers and campers were evacuated from the beach around Mokuleia.
Farrington Highway between Ka’ena Point and Dillingham Airfield was closed during the investigation but has since reopened.
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