Mysterious wooden canoe found after Hurricane Ian still baffles experts three years later

FORT MYERS, Fla. A “highly unusual” wooden canoe that was unearthed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian is still puzzling experts three years later.

The canoe was discovered in Fort Myers, Florida, in fall 2022, according to state officials.

The Florida Division of Historical Resources (FDHR) announced on Sept. 12 that the canoe’s conservation is now complete, yet the mystery of where it came from and how old it is remains.

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