1945 Message in a Bottle Unearthed by Hurricane Debby

In the wake of Hurricane Debby’s passage through Florida, Suzanne Flament Smith made an extraordinary find along Bayshore Boulevard in Safety Harbor. While cleaning up storm debris, she stumbled upon a corked glass bottle containing a handwritten letter from 1945. This unexpected discovery provides a tangible connection to the past, surfacing amidst the chaos brought by the storm. The message, preserved over decades, offers a poignant glimpse into the World War II era, highlighting the enduring mystery and romance of messages sent across time in bottles. Suzanne’s remarkable find not only underscores the serendipitous nature of such discoveries but also enriches our understanding of personal histories carried across the seas.

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