FLINT, Mich. (Michigan News Source) — A parking lot discovery turned into a high-stakes call on August 23 after Michigan State Police (MSP) found a live grenade inside a car outside their Flint post.

The bomb squad moved in quickly, confirming the device was active before removing and disposing of it safely, WOODTV.com reported.

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Troopers later used the close call as a teachable moment: if you stumble on something that looks like an explosive, “please call 911,” MSP posted on social media. “Do not touch or move the item. We will gladly send a bomb squad expert to assess and remove it safely.”