Geocachng - it's a blast

By LFTO News Team

Outdoor headlines

06 July 2011 18:30

Geocaching – it’s a harmless enough past-time, isn’t it? Many outdoor pursuits come with an inherent risk and an element of danger, but surely geocaching isn’t one of them? Ask the residents of Wetherby and they might have a slightly different take on the subject, and you can’t really blame them.

An innocent spot of geocaching in the North Yorkshire market town led to an area being sealed off by the police, several shops being closed, and the involvement of the bomb disposal experts from the Royal Logistics Corps at Catterick Garrison.

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And next time you’re thinking of spending some time on a quiet and peaceful pursuit that couldn’t possibly have any adverse consequences, just stop and think – what’s the worse that could happen…?