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Grenade 'resembling elephant' blown up in field

The WW2 grenade was found in the water off Donnington Bridge in Oxford on Sunday afternoon.

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The WW2 grenade was found in the water off Donnington Bridge in Oxford on Sunday afternoon.
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    Grenade 'resembling elephant' blown up in field

    The WW2 grenade was found in the water off Donnington Bridge in Oxford on Sunday afternoon.

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