Removal of Fernandina Beach pirate statue paused after possible human cremains 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. The city’s Historic District Council (HDC) met Thursday to discuss a proposal that would send the aging “Fernandina Pirate” statue to the Amelia Island Museum of History and replace it with a new one. However, just hours before the meeting began, City Attorney Teresa Prince said she was approached by a “credible source” who said, “There are cremains that have been interred in Peg Leg Pete.”