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Remember this: That time Mr. PG disappeared for 10 years on a world tour (video)

Let's take a trip down memory lane and recall that time Prince George's mascot was KIDNAPPED and went on a world tour. It was the 1960s and one-metre high iron version of Mr.
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In the 1960s, an iron version of everyone's favourite mascot — Mr. PG — mysteriously disappeared. (Photo: Tourism Prince George)

Let's take a trip down memory lane and recall that time Prince George's mascot was KIDNAPPED and went on a world tour.

It was the 1960s and one-metre high iron version of Mr. PG was touring with the Lions Club when he disappeared only to be found again a decade later in the Scottish countryside — and with some interesting additions.

This is segment 6 from Season 2 of history TV show, BC Was Awesome! You can also watch it on TELUS Optik, and check out all of Season 1 at bcwasawesome.com.