Natural Landmark Crumbles in Storm

Written by Estero Bay News

January 17, 2022

Likely thousands of people have enjoyed the natural rock formation at Montano de Oro that is no more.

The more than century old arch at Spooner’s Cove was decimated during the unprecedented storms at the end or 2021. It collapsed on Christmas Eve.  

These images show the area before and after the storm event.

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