TSA officer sees alarming shapes on X-ray before stolen Civil War mystery unravels
Justin Dupree, a TSA officer, found five Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's bag at Gulf Shores International Airport on July 18.
Reported by 2 outlets — Fox News Latest, New York Post. See all sources ↓
A TSA officer at Gulf Shores International Airport in Alabama found five Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's bag. The cannonballs were the size of grapefruits. They were discovered during a routine baggage screening on July 18.
Why it matters
This story is interesting because it shows how important airport security is. It also highlights the importance of preserving historical artifacts.
- What were the cannonballs?
- They were Civil War-era cannonballs.
- Where were the cannonballs found?
- They were found at Gulf Shores International Airport in Alabama.
- Who found the cannonballs?
- Justin Dupree, a TSA officer, found the cannonballs.
How outlets are framing the same story
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The outlets frame the story as a surprising discovery of historical artifacts at an airport. They all focus on the unusual nature of the find and the importance of airport security.
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The discovery of historical artifacts at an airport is unusual and interesting.
Sources2TypeAngleFox News Latestcalls it an 'explosive scare'
New York Postdescribes the cannonballs as 'the size of grapefruits'