PEGGY’S COVE, N.S.—A popular wooden fisherman that was stolen from a tourist spot in Peggy’s Cove earlier this week is now back in front of his owner’s business. Peter Richardson, who owns Peggy’s Cove Lobsters, said he got a call from four Dalhousie University students who said they had rescued the life-sized carving known as Shorty. Peter Richardson, owner of Peggy’s Cove Lobsters from which Shorty was stolen, says he’s glad to have the wooden fisherman back after his adventure, which he suspects was the result of a university prank. Richardson said he’s glad to have Shorty back after his adventure, which he suspects was the result of a university prank. Read more: Got Shorty: Reward offered after thieves steal beloved statue from Peggy’s Cove Meanwhile, steps have been taken to secure Shorty and there are plans to have a Mrs. Shorty carved to keep him company in front of Richardson’s lobster-roll food truck.

Source: thestar April 14, 2019 17:03 UTC