Mysterious ‘boom' in Bluffdale area puzzles public and officials, brings in bomb squad

DRAPER, Utah ( ABC4 ) — Salt lake County Bomb Squad and Draper Police detectives are actively investigating the loud ‘boom' heard across the northe...

March 19, 2023
3:16 AM

DRAPER, Utah ( ABC4 ) — Salt lake County Bomb Squad and Draper Police detectives are actively investigating the loud ‘boom' heard across the northeast area of Salt Lake County on Mar. 18, according to officials. The possible explosion took place around 1 a.m. in the Draper area near Moab Way and Manila Drive. While officers responded immediately, they were unable to find any evidence initially. Authorities from the bomb squad and Draper police were flown into the area by helicopter later in the morning after receiving a 'report from a hiker who had found indication of a possible explosion in the area,' officials said.

Aubree B. Jennings