National Park Service preservationists discovered evidence of buried historic ordnance on Friday, November 21. The discovery was made in the early afternoon during an excavation process. As per standard operating procedures, the park was immediately evacuated and closed to ensure the safety of the visitors and staff.
Local authorities were promptly notified about the situation. They, along with National Park Service personnel, are currently working to address the potential threat posed by the historic ordnance. Their main objective is to ensure the safety of the area before it can be reopened to the public.
The park will remain closed until the situation has been fully addressed and the area is deemed safe by the responders. Further updates regarding the reopening of the park will be provided once the situation is fully resolved.