In the small village of Le Chautay, located in the Cher department of France, life usually goes by in a peaceful way that residents truly cherish. But on Thursday 24 September, one household's quiet routine was suddenly interrupted by the boundless enthusiasm of a particularly curious pooch, as reported by local newspaper Le Berry.
Like many dogs, this four-legged companion loves to explore every corner of his garden, digging up the ground in search of buried treasure. While he was happily digging away in the middle of the lawn, his attention was suddenly drawn to a hard object stuck just beneath the surface.
A very unusual buried treasure
Intrigued by his pet's behaviour, the owner went over to see what was keeping his loyal friend so busy. Looking closely, the man quickly realised this was no ordinary stone or forgotten piece of wood.
As he carefully cleared away the soil around the object, the true nature of the find became clear. His pooch had just dug up a piece of an old artillery shell—a relic of a bygone era that had lain hidden beneath the lawn for many, many years.
A prompt response from the authorities
When dealing with this kind of historical relic, caution is always the best approach. Without wasting a single second, the owner quickly led his dog away to safety inside the house.
He then made sure to contact the police straight away. As reported by Le Berry Républicain, the local gendarmes were alerted to secure the area and ensure the device could be handled safely under the best possible conditions.
One thing is for sure: thanks to this dog's sharp nose and natural curiosity, the family will certainly remember this very unusual day!
Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence
