article_snippet: An educational centre at Cambridge University nearly lost two 'irreplaceable' artefacts after Staff were taken by an oblivious tourist who thought Staff were souvenirs.
article_snippet: Punt boats carry tourists on the river Cam past King's College at Cambridge University .
article_snippet: Staff launched a search after Staff noticed the precious objects were missing.
article_snippet: Staff eventually found the tourist who had mistaken the artefacts for souvenirs and returned Staff with an apology.
article_snippet: University officials said University officials located a tourist and the artefacts for souvenirs were returned with an apology (file photo)
highlights_snippet: Staff launched a search for the wooden plaque and replica textbook .
  
highlights_snippet: Tourist returned the artefacts and offered an apology to staff .