
A family on vacation in San Diego made a surprising discovery when they found a decade-old photo of themselves on the wall of their rented home.
The Birrell family, from Salt Lake City, arrived in San Diego on July 2 to celebrate the 80th birthday of their grandfather in a rented five-story vacation home. While exploring the house, they came across a large photo hanging in the hallway that appeared to be of themselves from 10 years ago. The photo showed several family members, including Aubrey Birrell's sister Libby and brother Brady, on a beach, with the family swimming in the sea.
The family was shocked and amused by the discovery. Aubrey Birrell said, "Dad, you're this one," pointing to a figure in the photo. The family didn't recall the photo being taken and had no idea how it ended up on the wall of the vacation home.
The photo was a panoramic view of the beach with many people, including the Birrell family. Libby Birrell described the experience as unsettling, saying it was strange to find a photo of their family in a rented home where anyone could see it.
The family decided to investigate the origin of the photo. They contacted friends and relatives to see if anyone knew about the photo and tried to find the photographer who took it. "We showed the photo to all our family members. We made video calls to all our friends," Aubrey Birrell said.
The family had rented the vacation home to celebrate their grandfather's birthday. The photo on the wall was a surprise to everyone, as they had no memory of it being taken.
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