Army munitions to remain underwater
Swiss army munitions dumped in lakes from the 1940s to the 1960s will not be retrieved as a recovery operation would be more dangerous than leaving them in place.
The defence ministry and the cantons involved confirmed on Friday that bringing up the old shells and other munitions would be a risky exercise for the local population and contractors, with possible environmental damage also a concern.
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