Speedo66
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in a lake in Sweden two months ago, and pulls out a 5th or 6th century iron age sword and scabbard. It's pre Viking era which was 8th century.
She and her parents were asked not to notify the media until authorities could further search the lake and surrounding areas before treasure hunters were attracted by the story.
Here's a link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/world/europe/sweden-girl-sword-lake.html?rref=collection/sectioncollection/world&action=click&contentCollection=world®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=8&pgtype=sectionfront
She and her parents were asked not to notify the media until authorities could further search the lake and surrounding areas before treasure hunters were attracted by the story.
Here's a link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/world/europe/sweden-girl-sword-lake.html?rref=collection/sectioncollection/world&action=click&contentCollection=world®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=8&pgtype=sectionfront