Removal of Fernandina Beach pirate statue paused as city investigates possible human remains found inside

Shiver me timbers: Possible human cremains hold up proposed Peg Leg Pete statue's move to museum

The Fernandina Pirates Club told city leaders they found human cremains in the nearly 50-year-old statue ahead of a possible move.

Removal of Fernandina Beach pirate statue paused as city investigates possible human remains found inside

The fight over the future of a beloved Fernandina Beach pirate statue has been paused after discussions of safety concerns and the potential discovery of human remains inside the statue.

A mystery in Fernandina: Does Peg Leg Pete contain human ashes?

Peg Leg Pete may be harboring a secret. The popular 47-year-old wooden statue in front of the Amelia Island Welcome Center in Fernandina Beach may contain human remains. City officials had planned to replace Pete with a statue carved by a local student. But the city attorney says she heard from “a reliable source” that the statue holds human ashes. Now the city’s Historic District Council has to investigate before Peg Leg Pete can move on. The c…