Hurricane Irma unearths ancient canoe in Indian River in Brevard

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Hurricane Irma unearths ancient canoe in Indian River in Brevard
 
Posted: 12:14 PM, September 14, 2017
 
Randy Lathrop

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Hurricane Irma uncovered a piece of history from the bottom of the Indian River when a dugout canoe was brought to the surface.

Officials from the Florida Department of State’s Bureau of Archeological Research in the Division of Historical Resources said they are working to preserve the the canoe, estimated to weigh 600 to 700 pounds.

https://www.clickorlando.com/weather/hurricane-irma/ancient-canoe-found-on-indian-river-set-to-be-preserved-officials-say