It may be a kid's dream come true - a man received a response to a message in a bottle he sent nine years ago.
Max Vredenburgh wrote a note saying, "I'm 10 years old. I like apples, I like the beach. My favorite color is blue. I like outer space. Please write back."
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He threw it into the ocean in Massachusetts in 2010 and a man who found it on a beach in France responded to him.
"When I first read his letter, my stomach just dropped. I feel I have a higher chance of winning the lottery than this happening," Vredenburgh said.
The letter, signed by "G. Dubois," said it took nine years to cover the 6,000 kilometers that separates them.
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Vredenburgh wanted to learn more about the mystery Frenchman so he shared his story on social media. It quickly went viral.
He and Mr. DuBois have since connected on Instagram.