An Australian surfer got the gift of his life when a surfboard that was stolen 40 years ago was returned to him, local media reported on Sunday. Peter Gilson said mother saved some 1,800 Australian dollars and bought him a surfboard in Newcastle, New South Wales, in late 1970s. But soon it was stolen from the garage, reports Xinhua news agency.

“To be honest, at the time, being a young kid, I didn’t really give it too much thought but as the years went by it occurred to me how much of a sacrifice my mum had made to get me that board,” Gilson said.

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