Bomb squad called to disarm explosive coconut at WA park

MUKILTEO, Wash. - State troopers and bomb squad technicians were called to disarm what turned out to be a coconut in Mukilteo, Washington on Tuesday.

According to Washington State Patrol, a person called 911 to report a possible bomb at Mukilteo's Lighthouse Park. The caller told dispatch they found a coconut that appeared to have a hole drilled in it, with a fuse and black powder inside.

Police arrived and closed down the park and boat launch, then state troopers and technicians from the King County bomb squad arrived to investigate the situation.

Authorities say they determined the coconut was not explosive, and they reopened the park.

While the situation was resolved safely, WSP says they always take these incidents seriously. They urge anyone who finds a suspicious device to not touch or move it, and to call 911 immediately.

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