A statue at Château de Pierrefonds has regained two missing fingers, stolen over 50 years ago by a Canadian who now returned them out of remorse.
Statue's missing fingers returned
A statue at the Château de Pierrefonds in Oise has recovered two of its original fingers, which had been missing for more than 50 years. The fingers had been stolen by a Canadian who was 9 years old at the time during a vacation in France.
Fingers stolen in childhood
The fingers were taken by a Canadian boy during a family vacation in France when he was 9 years old. The incident occurred more than five decades ago, and the fingers were never recovered until recently.
Individual returns the fingers
Feeling remorse for the theft, the now-adult individual decided to return the fingers to the monument. The return was made after the individual came forward and contacted the château's authorities.
Château acknowledges the return
The Château de Pierrefonds has acknowledged the return of the fingers and expressed gratitude for the individual's decision to restore the statue to its original state. The event has been noted as a unique and heartwarming resolution to a long-lost piece of history.
