An anonymous dog walker in the British county of Lincolnshire has stumbled upon $100,000 in banknotes dumped in a public waterway.
The notes, many of which were seriously damaged, was found in the South Drove Drain in Spalding.
“A good quantity,” however, remain in reasonable enough condition to be cashed, police say.
UK police say they may conduct a detailed forensic examination of the notes to determine their origin.
A court order has been obtained to give police time to conduct such research before handing the soggy cash over to its finder.
Detective Constabe Steve Hull said: “It isn’t everyday that an amount of money like this is found. Somebody must have information that will help trace the lawful owner.”
If a legitimate owner cannot be found, the money will become the subject of a court forfeiture order.
This article originally appeared on News.com.au.