Overview
- U.S. Park Police say a hiker reported suspicious packages just after 2:15 p.m. Sunday in a wooded section of the Maryland park.
- Two devices were found initially, and a subsequent sweep located three more, bringing the total to five.
- Prince George’s County Fire/EMS bomb technicians rendered all of the pipe‑bomb‑like devices safe, and no injuries were reported.
- Investigators returned to the park Monday to continue searching and to determine who placed the devices.
- Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as the investigation remains active and the park stays closed.