Causeway staff make 'giant' effort to reunite Australian visitor with cherished Brisbane Broncos hat
The staff of a world famous attraction on the Causeway Coast have made a ‘giant’ effort to reunite an Australian visitor with a cherished item of clothing.
The Giant’s Causeway, the north coast’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, welcomes visitors from all over the globe each year – many from Australia.
At the beginning of July, one such Australian visitor, named Murray, got in touch with the staff following his trip to the Giant's Causeway with his son.
While enjoying the breath-taking views along the clifftop trail, the boy lost his ‘Brisbane Broncos’ cap which held special sentimental value following the recent death of his mother.
The Giant’s Causeway staff were determined to help and Nature Engagement Officer Dr Cliff Henry set out to retrieve the hat using ten metres of wire.
Recounting the rescue mission on their Facebook page, the Causeway wrote: “The first attempt of retrieval was unsuccessful, with the wire proving both too short, and too wobbly!
"So...it was back to the drawing board.
"The next day, armed with a homemade 15 metre 'fishing rod' made from conduit pipe and a hook, Dr Cliff ventured back up the clifftop trail for another go!
"After several tense moments, and many visitors watching along, the hat was finally caught by the strap, carefully pulled to safety and returned to Murray and his son, thanks to our trusted Retail/Warehouse team!
"Murray was absolutely delighted and ever so grateful when he heard that the hat was recovered, as was his son! Just another day at the office.”
The social media post was accompanied by photos of Dr Cliff and Murray’s son sporting his cap.
Well done, Causeway!