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Magnet Fisher Finds WWII Machine Gun | Flint News
Jason Vanderwal, aka Motor City Magnet Fishers, pulled a WWII-era Browning machine gun from the Clinton River—his 106th firearm recovered in five years of magnet fishing. Using a 2.5-ton magnet, he usually finds railroad spikes or junk, but his haul has included grenades, landmines, and historic artifacts. This find, a mysterious long tube with a square end, baffles him—could it be mob-related or stolen? He’s focused on environmental cleanup, not treasure hunting, and immediately handed it to authorities. He’ll share the story on YouTube this Thursday. What’s buried in Detroit’s waters? More…
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