Found a giant ~150 lb. steel ball in a creek near my house. It has tiny boreholes and leaked black liquid when we rolled it around. Any ideas? – Page 4

1. Chemical Exposure

The liquid could be:

Toxic

Corrosive

Environmentally harmful

Direct contact should be avoided.

2. Structural Instability

If the object is hollow and damaged, it may:

Collapse under pressure

Release more contents unexpectedly

3. Environmental Hazard

If the object is leaking substances into the creek, it could affect:

Water quality

Wildlife

Surrounding soil

4. Explosive Risk (Rare but Serious)

If there is any chance the object is related to military equipment, it could pose a serious danger.

What Should You Do?

If you find an object like this, the safest approach is to treat it as potentially hazardous.

1. Do Not Open or Damage It Further

Avoid drilling, cutting, or breaking the object.