A woman discovered a bag containing $7,000 on a Venice water bus and dutifully turned it in to the lost and found office. After a year, she inquired about the bag’s status, expecting its return. However, the city authorities are delaying the process, leaving the woman waiting for her property. The incident highlights a potential bureaucratic hurdle in Venice’s lost and found system. It also underscores the woman’s commendable honesty, despite the complications arising from the city’s handling of found items. The situation raises questions about the timelines and procedures for reclaiming lost possessions in Venice. No reason for the delay has been publicly stated.