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Unexploded ordnance found in stream along Waimea Nature Trail

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    WAIMEA, Hawaii (KITV) — An unexploded ordnance that was found in a stream Wednesday morning is keeping Waimea Nature Trail closed.

The explosive was spotted just after Opelo Road in a stream next to the trail. Authorities did not say exactly what type of device was discovered.

No word at this time time when the trail will re-open.

Big Island Police officials say no homes, businesses, or roadways are affected.

Police are reminding everyone not to touch or move a potentially-dangerous explosive. Instead, residents are told to back away and call 911.

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