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Gold Bars Lost in Trash, Found in Landfill!
17 Feb
Summary
- A man unintentionally discarded 20 gold bars worth nearly $142,000.
- The valuable tin of gold was recovered from tons of waste at a landfill.
- Authorities used surveillance footage to confirm the accidental disposal.
In an astonishing turn of events, a 57-year-old man in Puglia, southern Italy, accidentally discarded 20 gold bars, each valued at approximately $142,000. The incident occurred in Torre Lapillo when the man unintentionally threw away a tin container holding the gold bars, mistaking it for regular household garbage during a cleaning session.
The situation escalated when the local garbage truck completed its collection route. The man immediately reported the mishap to the Carabinieri, who, after verifying the story with surveillance footage, launched a high-stakes recovery operation. The trash had already been transported to the Ugento landfill.
Working against time, officials collaborated with landfill staff to identify the specific load of waste. A thorough search of tons of refuse led to the successful recovery of the intact tin containing all 20 gold bars. The valuable capital was safely returned to the owner, who expressed deep gratitude for the swift and honest recovery by the authorities and landfill workers.
