Event Brief
Man loses hand after picking up bomb-like device
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
Summary: A man picked up a bomb-like device on a California beach and lost his hand, with metal fragments in his eyes.
WHO: Man and his daughter
WHAT: A man picked up a bomb-like device on a California beach; an explosion caused him to lose his hand and get metal fragments in his eyes.
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
WHERE: California, USA
WHY: He picked up a bomb-like device on the beach, which exploded and caused his injuries.
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