We've been communicating with OPRD about the dock that washed ashore at Agate Beach early Tuesday morning and supporting parks for a plan for removal. A metal plate bearing Japanese writing bolted to the top of the dock, pictured above, was discovered and photographed for confirmation. Currently, it's still not confirmed but photos and communication with the Japanese consulate in Portland should give us further insight as to whether or not this is indeed debris from the tsunami event last year. Refloating it or demolition on-site are the two basic options, and figuring out which is possible could take a couple days. See, touch, but please don't climb!