A hand grenade was discovered during construction work in Vienna’s Lainzer Tiergarten, near the Adolfstor, according to Austria Vienna Police. The incident happened on 11 November 2026 at around 11:15. Construction workers found the device while digging up soil and immediately called the police emergency number. Police from the Am Platz police inspection contacted an explosive ordnance specialist. After the device was assessed, the explosives disposal service of the Austrian Armed Forces was requested. The hand grenade was then recovered by the explosives disposal service in a professional manner and taken away for safe transport. If explosive or war material is found, the police advise keeping the discovery location in mind, moving to a safe distance, and calling 133 or 112. The item should not be moved or manipulated.