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Messolonghi: World War II sea mine neutralized (photos)

Still dangerous after 80 years

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Impressive images were witnessed by those who were in Tourlida in Messolonghi during the neutralization operation of a WWII German sea mine.

The operation was carried out by the Port Authority of Messolonghi in collaboration with a Underwater Demolition Team of the Hellenic Navy.

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