A Set of Dog Tags

Pulling out a pair of military dog tags stopped everyone cold. The tags were still intact, engraved with a name and serial number. Local authorities were contacted, and they traced the identity to a veteran who had gone missing at sea years ago. The fisherman stood in stunned silence. What started as a regular fishing trip had turned into the revival of a tragic story. For some, it offered long-overdue closure. For others, it opened old wounds.

A Child’s Toy Car

Bright red and surprisingly intact, a small plastic toy car came out next. It looked like something straight out of a sandbox — yet here it was, in the belly of a sea giant. It sparked laughter and confusion among the onlookers. How did a fish end up eating a toy? One theory: it mistook the shiny plastic for food near a harbor. Another theory: it came from a sunken cargo shipment. Either way, it was as bizarre as it was unexpected.