Florida recovers $1M in stolen gold coins from 1715 shipwrecks, with thief facing charges.

Florida wildlife officials have recovered 37 stolen gold coins worth over $1 million from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks off Florida's coast. The investigation, involving the FWC and FBI, linked the theft to Eric Schmitt, who is now facing charges for illegally selling the coins. Authorities continue to search for the remaining 13 coins, with the recovered artifacts set to be returned to their rightful custodians.

November 26, 2024
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