: The statues were going to be sunk in a controlled exercise to create the artificial Rapa Nui Reef which was hoped to become a hotspot for marine life and a diving attraction, according to Nine News Australia. But the operation went peer-shaped as a tugboat attempting to stabilise the barge wasn’t able to do so and the expensive contents went overboard and now rest in 15 metres of water at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Fifteen Easter Island-style statues were being transported to a spot near Deerfield Beach, Florida, on Sunday when the barge unexpectedly flipped. Investors weren’t giving up and hoped to give the artificial reef another go. We're going to make lemonade out of this lemon."© ninemsn your news tips Do you have any news photos or videos Property news: Home ideas to stay warm in winter - realestate.com.au Motoring news: Jeep Cherokee Limited CRDi 2015 tow test - carsales.com.au Property news: Seattle architect gets his own Lego man cave - news: Forget people-movers, Audi future is SUVs - carsales.com.au It is there, it was built, and it is actually a reef," said Boca Raton philanthropist Margaret Blume. "This is not the end of the story. "I don't know where funds will come from, but have faith we will be able to pull it together," said Dennis Mac Donald, who also helped stump up some of the cash."I saw what this means to the community.
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