Eau Claire County Sheriff Dave Riewestahl urges the public to refrain from handling discovered hand grenades independently.
This advice follows a recent incident where individuals stumbled upon a hand grenade near the Chippewa River over the weekend, subsequently delivering it to the county courthouse.
The bomb squad from Marathon County safely disposed of the grenade.
Sheriff Riewestahl emphasizes the importance of contacting authorities rather than moving potentially hazardous items.