Message in a bottle found in B.C. inspires international friendship

While it's not unusual for Lisa Amorim to spot wildlife while paddling her kayak, seeing a bottle bobbing about beside her is.

Lisa Amorim is no stranger to experiencing the unexpected in the ocean.

When she’s not being surprised by whales breaching near her kayak, Lisa’s paddling around taking pictures of sea lions, bald eagles, and baby seals.

“I love seeing the wildlife,” Lisa says.

While it’s not unusual for her to spot a blue heron perched on bull kelp, seeing a bottle bobbing about beside her is.

“I pulled it out to investigate,” Lisa laughs. “And it was a letter inside.”

An actual message in a bottle, which seemed surreal.

“You hear about it on the news,” Lisa says, still in disbelief. “But you don’t actually have it happen to you.”