Islanders comb beach for washed-up shoe cargo
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Thousands of sports shoes washed up onto a Dutch island Friday after a passing container ship lost part of its cargo, attracting hundreds of local residents anxious to find their size.
Nine containers from the Hamburg-bound ship drifted ashore on the island of Terschelling after an overnight storm, packed with shoes, aluminum briefcases, toys and hamburgers.
Most containers remained sealed, Dutch evening paper Het Parool reported, and police were guarding their contents, although they turned a blind eye to any locals selecting a few shoes.
The last good opportunity for beachcombing here was about 15 years ago, said local newspaper reporter Annemarie Brink.
“Then it was a case of toys, shirts and rain jackets. You’d still see islanders walking around in them years afterwards.”
Thats what being Dutch is all about
Having no shame about wearing shoes that washed up on the beach after last weeks heavy storm
i wonder how long it is going to take before i can get my hands on a pair 
lololol
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