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Did you hear a big boom in Murrells Inlet? Here’s what that loud noise was

Do you hear a loud boom in Murrells Inlet today?

If so, rest assured that everything’s OK.

Horry County police revealed in a tweet Monday evening that its bomb squad was called upon to neutralize a 40-millimeter grenade round found near Waccamaw Drive.

A United States Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) assisted in neutralizing the weapon around 6:35 p.m., the tweet says.

“There is no reason to worry. All is well,” the tweet said.

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