Couple Visits Kerry After Finding Message in a Bottle
- A Canadian couple, Brad and Anita Squires, from Bell Island in Newfoundland, experienced a heartwarming reunion in Ireland after a message in a bottle they sent out years...
- Kate and Jon Gay discovered the bottle while walking their dog on Scraggane Bay on July 7th.
- The handwritten note read: "Anita & Brad day trip to Bell Island today, we enjoyed dinner, this bottle of wine and each other, at the edge of this...
Love Travels the Atlantic: Canadian Couple Reunites with Irish Finders of Message in a Bottle
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The Journey of a Love Note
A Canadian couple, Brad and Anita Squires, from Bell Island in Newfoundland, experienced a heartwarming reunion in Ireland after a message in a bottle they sent out years ago washed ashore. The bottle, containing a love note penned by anita, traveled over 3,000 kilometers across the Atlantic Ocean before being discovered on a north Kerry beach.
Kate and Jon Gay discovered the bottle while walking their dog on Scraggane Bay on July 7th. After some difficulty extracting the note – even resorting to chopsticks – they finally opened it to reveal a charming message from the past.
The handwritten note read: “Anita & Brad day trip to Bell Island today, we enjoyed dinner, this bottle of wine and each other, at the edge of this island.” Intrigued by the story behind the message, Kate and Jon attempted to contact the couple using the phone number provided in the note, but were unsuccessful. They then turned to social media, posting about their find on the Magharees Heritage and Conservation Group’s Facebook page.
Within just 40 minutes, their post reached Brad and Anita, sparking a flurry of interaction and ultimately leading to the couple’s visit to Ireland.
A Story That Captivated the World
The story of the love note quickly went viral, capturing the hearts of people around the globe. News outlets worldwide picked up the story, highlighting the romantic gesture and the