Officials in northwest Ireland say they are working to recover a large Canadian buoy that floated across the Atlantic Ocean and washed up on a coastal island.
A press release from Mayo County Council said the sea mark, which weighs about 3.5 tons, came ashore on Achill Island, known for its rugged mountains and bright sandy beaches.
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She says the Canadian Coast Guard told the council that its buoys, while “very friendly,” have a habit of drifting away from home.
The council is looking to recover the buoy to prevent it from floating away and becoming a danger to ships or coastal infrastructure.
The unusual visitor to the island could carry a navigational light and emit a distinctive powered beeping sound to alert nearby ships, the release says.
The council adds that the discovery is a playful reminder of Mayo’s relationship with Canada over generations of immigration, before demanding a fraction of the ransom.
“If Canadians want to see their floats again, they may have to make a special trip to May to collect them,” the statement said.
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