Daijiworld Media Network- Guernsey

Guernsey, Aug 7: In an astonishing discovery that has captured widespread attention, a couple in Guernsey, United Kingdom, unearthed a fully intact World War II-era Nazi bunker hidden beneath their home. The bunker, complete with German military inscriptions on its walls, was accidentally discovered by Shaun Tullier and his wife Caroline, 32, who had moved into the property in October 2021.

Speaking to BBC Channel Islands, Shaun recounted the surreal experience. “It’s not something you find every day! We always suspected there might be something under the house due to its history, but we never expected this,” he said. The couple had known that the location was once a German gun emplacement during the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands from 1940 to 1945.

Curious about the property’s past, the couple decided to excavate part of their driveway. With the help of a friend and a digger, they began digging — until the ground suddenly gave way, revealing a concrete doorway. What lay beyond was nothing short of remarkable.

The bunker featured two large rooms and a hallway, all surprisingly well-preserved. On the walls were chilling remnants of its wartime use, including German phrases such as “Achtung, Feind hört mit” — which translates to “Beware, the enemy is listening.”

“Many homes in Guernsey still have old bunkers nearby, usually in the garden or down the road. But having one directly underneath the house — that’s incredibly rare,” said Shaun.

The couple expressed interest in repurposing the underground structure as a games room and gym but remain committed to preserving the historical integrity of the space. “We don’t want to damage anything. This is part of the island’s heritage,” Caroline added.

Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, was heavily fortified by German forces during WWII. This latest discovery sheds further light on the extensive underground infrastructure left behind by the Nazis during their five-year occupation of the island.

Local historians have since expressed keen interest in the site, calling it an invaluable find that offers deeper insights into the wartime history of the region.