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Dangerous find: World War II phosphorous beaker
Photo: PP Upper Bavaria South
The discovery of a so-called phosphorus cup from the Second World War led to a large-scale rescue service operation at a children's camp near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
A ten-year-old boy found the cup in the shallow water of the Eibsee on Thursday evening, said the Oberbayern Süd police in Rosenheim.
In the accommodation in Grainau, the cup suddenly began to smoke.
The boy then wanted to carry him outside and suffered severe burn injuries on his hands.
The other children and caregivers went outside because of the smoke, it said.
Phosphorus ignites and smokes on contact with oxygen, which is why the chemical has been used in incendiary bombs, stun grenades, and smoke grenades.
200 emergency workers on site
Since the background was unclear, a large contingent of 200 emergency services from the fire brigade and rescue services was alerted.
According to the information, the free time had to be ended.
The accommodation was therefore contaminated by the smoke, so that the children had to be picked up by their families.
The 10-year-old was taken to the hospital because of his burns.
A nine-year-old girl who suffered a slight shock was also hospitalized overnight, according to the police report.
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