A man comes within a metre of stepping on an unexploded World War II mortar in Okanagan

A man who was hiking in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park in the Okanagan has a warning for other park users.

Andrew Nydam says he was taking photos Monday when he came within a metre of stepping on an unexploded World War II mortar.

The area was used for military training decades ago.

Police say the device wasn't on a public trail and a Canadian Forces disposal unit will collect and dispose of the mortar.