Recess richesChild in Cologne finds €15,000 buried in schoolyard

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A surprising discovery in Cologne has left authorities puzzled after a child unearthed a bundle of cash – €15,000 in €50 bills – buried in a schoolyard flower bed.
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A routine day at school took an unexpected turn when a child stumbled upon a large sum of money hidden in a flower bed. The discovery, made in the schoolyard, amounted to €15,000 in neatly stacked €50 bills.

The school principal promptly alerted the police, who have since seized the cash while investigating its origins. Authorities remain uncertain whether the money was simply lost or potentially linked to a criminal act. As of now, no one has come forward to claim it.

The unusual find raises questions about how such a large amount ended up buried on school grounds. Police continue to investigate while awaiting any potential claims of ownership.

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