The Washington Monument has been evacuated

[WDWHound]

Breaking news on CNN.COM

The Washington Monument has been evacuated, according to local TV reports in the nation’s capital.

Thats all they have so far

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

I saw that on CNN breaking news and I wondered what was going on. But the breaking news tab has since disappeared and I can't find any information anywhere.

 

[snoopy]

Oh, thats comforting to know.

I'm so glad DH doesn't work downtown anymore......guess I'd better go figure out what is up....thanks for the heads up Hound.

 

[Sirius]

From NBC4 in WASHINGTON -- U.S. Park Police have evacuated the Washington Monument.

D.C. police received a telephone threat to the Washington Monument. The National Mall area near the monument has been evacuated. A source said that the threat has limited credibility.

Constitution and Independence avenues have been closed, as well as 15th and 17th streets.

Authorities will search the area near the monument will be searched.

 

[bgirldeb]

DH and DS (5) are in Washington for DH to take a class and for sightseeing. They got there last night.
I just saw this on the news and called him on his cell phone. They were in a cab that had just gone by the WM. He said the streets were all blocked off and was wondering what was wrong.

 

[WDWHound]

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[Sirius]

Maybe it's another soda pop can. http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/10/07/newyork.subways/index.html

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

Great...time to call DH.

 

[WDWHound]

Great...time to call DH.

Dont be too worried, this one is sounding like a prank phone call.