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Bokeelia resident finds life-size statue of greyhound

By PAULETTE LeBLANC / pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com 1 min read
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The metal statue that Bokeelia resident JB Becker found while cleaning up an island lot. PHOTO PrOVIDED by JB Becker

Bokeelia resident JB Becker has found a life-sized greyhound statue that he believes may be very valuable and worth mentioning to the community. The statue, he believes, is solid and likely made of bronze or copper.

“I was cleaning up someone’s lot and it was on the property. I can’t believe it didn’t end up in the bay or something,” Becker said.

He thinks the statue washed up on the property during one of the recent storms.

Becker hopes to find the rightful owner of the statue, which he describes as a “one of a kind” and very personal item. Should someone claim rightful ownership of the greyhound statue, Becker said he would be happy to part with it.

“My mother — who lived to be 98 years old — rescued these dogs. They’re very good dogs. If nobody claims it, then I would go to the Greyhound Society and try to find somebody who has a love for these dogs, ” Becker said.

If you are the owner or know who owns this statue, please call Becker at 513-638-8211.