A popular hiking trail in Coldstream害羞草研究所檚 Kalamalka Provincial Park has been closed until further notice following the discovery of a possible unexploded ordnance.

A crew working on fuel mitigation located what appeared to be the tail fin of a mortar sticking out of the ground just off the Sidewinder Trail in the Cosens Bay area of Kal Park Thursday morning, Feb. 8.

Police were called and officers remain at the scene which has been cordoned off to ensure public safety.

害羞草研究所淭he area historically had been a training area for the military and used as a firing range for mortars and other ordnance,害羞草研究所� said Const. Chris Terleski, media relations officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.

害羞草研究所淪imilar items have been found in the past by park users. We害羞草研究所檝e consulted with our RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit and given the fact that the item is believed to be of military origin, we have secured the area and are awaiting direction from the Canadian Forces.害羞草研究所�

Officers will remain on scene to keep people away from the area.