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RCMP say they found an improvised explosive device Tuesday that had detonated in a Banff National Park garbage bin near Carrot Creek.

Mounties say the device, “which was of the type commonly referred to as a pipe bomb,” had damaged the bin.

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Police are investigating the incident, but say the event is considered an act of vandalism and not an attempt to harm anyone.

“However, premature or delayed detonation of this amateur device could have caused significant injury to those who planted the device or to the employees who empty the garbage bin,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Buxton-Carr.

RCMP and Parks Canada checked other garbage bins in the park but did not find any other devices.

Anyone who finds a similar object should leave the area and call RCMP, officials say.