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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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"The canoe's form is highly unusual in Florida and research is still ongoing to determine its origin," the FDHR's Facebook post said. "Comparisons to similar vessels in the Caribbean suggest that it may have connections to that r

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