The Western Development Museum (WDM) shared some great news today!
The WDM is reporting that the bell that was stolen last summer from the 1914 Vulcan Locomotive has been returned.
The museum announced that a good Samaritan found and returned the bell.
The individual, however, wishes to remain anonymous.
The WDM says the individual found the bell and immediately knew it belonged to the WDM Moose Jaw. “As soon as I saw the bell, I knew what it was. I felt it had to be returned,” said the good Samaritan.
The museum says they are happy to finally have the bell returned to where it belongs.
“I, along with the staff and volunteers are overjoyed to have the bell returned to us,” said Kathy Fitton, WDM Moose Jaw manager. “By returning the bell, it restores ones’ faith in humanity. We did not think we would ever see the bell again – how wonderful this story has a happy ending. Thank you.”
Karla Rasmussen, education coordinator at the WDM says the bell will be placed on display in the lobby of the museum since it was recently replaced on the 1914 Vulcan Locomotive.
“The bell will be on display in the lobby for showcase. We want to thank the community for their support since it was taken. When we posted on Facebook that it was stolen, it blew up and many people shared the information as well as our local media. We are extremely grateful for the community’s overwhelming support.”
The bell was stolen from the Vulcan Locomotive in August 2018.
