What's Happening?
A custom-made surfboard that was lost off the coast of Tasmania has been discovered over 2,400 kilometers away in New Zealand. The board, which fell off a boat in May 2024, was found by French kitesurfer
Alvaro Bon in Raglan Harbour. Covered in barnacles but otherwise undamaged, the board was identified through social media, leading to its reunion with its Australian owner, Liam.
Why It's Important?
This unusual discovery highlights the vast and unpredictable nature of ocean currents, which can carry objects across significant distances. The story also underscores the power of social media in connecting people and solving mysteries. For the surfing community, the board's journey is a reminder of the ocean's vastness and the potential for lost items to resurface in unexpected places.
What's Next?
The surfboard will be collected in Auckland and returned to its owner in Australia. This incident may encourage other surfers to use social media to recover lost items and share similar stories. It also raises awareness about the environmental impact of lost objects in the ocean.
