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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 1, 2008

STUART - A Florida man who has a dozen cardboard boxes filled with items from shipwrecks may have to turn over some of his treasures after inviting the state to see his finds.
Mike Myers has collected copper and bronze, coral bearing the imprint of a dagger, and other fragments of shipwrecks and their cargo in recent years. After writing to Florida officials to invite them to see his collection, however, he was told the state may seize the artifacts.

Taking items from a shipwreck site requires a license, which Myers doesn't have.

Myers, however, says he collected items from the beach, which is allowed.

Myers likely won't be visited by officials seeking his treasures any time soon. Budget woes mean travel for state officials is limited.

The Associated Press

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