By Tim Binnall
Authorities in Florida are attempting to determine the nature of a mysterious object that emerged from a beach following a pair of hurricanes that swept over the state earlier this year. Measuring approximately 80 feet in length and largely made of wood as well as what seems to be some metal, the weird debris was reportedly first noticed around Thanksgiving in the community of Daytona Beach Shores in Volusia County. Officials in the state say that the object had previously been entirely buried beneath the sand and only recently became visible due to erosion brought about by hurricanes Nicole and Ian.
The discovery of the strange debris had led to several theories being offered for what it could be with the most prevalent being some kind of shipwreck. Other ideas that have been bandied about include a disused pier, a tidal barrier, and, fantastically, bleacher seats from when NASCAR races were held at the beach decades ago. Accessible only during low tide, the mysterious object is set to be examined by archaeologists this week in the hopes that it can be identified. Until then, one is free to imagine their own tale for what the object is and how it wound up buried in the sand. With that in mind, what's your best guess for what the hurricanes revealed hidden at the beach? Share your best guess with us at the C2C Facebook page.