WWII-Era Practice Bomb Washes Up on California Beach

The inert military ordnance, identified as a U.S. Navy Mk 15 Mod 2 practice bomb, was found at Pajaro Dunes due to high surf conditions.

A World War II-era practice bomb washed up on a California beach on New Year's Eve due to high surf and stormy conditions.
The bomb was found at Pajaro Dunes, between Santa Cruz and Monterey, and was deemed inert by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office bomb team.
Due to the bomb’s size and degradation, the Travis Air Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called in to further inspect and remove the bomb.
The bomb was identified as a U.S. Navy Mk 15 Mod 2 practice bomb, used for training and typically filled with sand or water, not explosives.
This event is not completely abnormal as military equipment, including sea flares, occasionally washes up on Santa Cruz’s shores.