ITALY: The bell from the shipwrecked cruise liner Costa Concordia has gone missing, believed stolen

Record ID: 187124

  • Title: ITALY: The bell from the shipwrecked cruise liner Costa Concordia has gone missing, believed stolen
  • Date: 16th March 2012
  • Summary: GIGLIO, ITALY (FILE - FEBRUARY 8, 2012) (REUTERS) HALF-SUBMERGED COSTA CONCORDIA VARIOUS OF COSTA CONCORDIA
  • Embargoed: 31st March 2012 13:00
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  • Location: Italy, Italy
  • Country: Italy
  • Topics: Accidents
  • Reuters ID: LVA1R0DGMD4J3IRU6W8FYDG4H28O
  • Story Text: News was released on Thursday (March 15) that Italian authorities are investigating the disappearance of the bell from the shipwrecked Costa Concordia.
    The bell, with the words Costa Concordia written around it, is believed to be have been taken several weeks ago.
    It had originally been on the prow of the boat and was submerged some 8 metres underwater following the shipwreck. It weighed roughly between 30-40 kilos which has led many to believe more than one person was involved in moving it.
    Local inhabitants from the island of Giglio think the bell has probably been stolen as a valuable souvenir for somebody.
    Police forces are being tight-lipped about the affair but are concerned that other items could go missing from the wreck. An investigation has been opened into the disappearance.
    Salvage teams from a Dutch company are currently working around the ship to extract fuel from the wreckage.
    At least 25 people died when the Costa Concordia hit rocks off Giglio on January 13.
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