If such estray die, or any such property be lost to such owner of the land or person taking it up, without his fault, he shall not be liable for the same or its valuation.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 34. Estrays, Drift and Derelict Property
Article 1. Estrays and Drift Property
§34-1-1. Taking Up Estray or Boat
§34-1-2. Recordation and Posting of Certificate
§34-1-3. Effect of Failure of Owner to Claim
§34-1-5. Liability for Death or Loss
§34-1-6. Drift Property -- Rights of Person Taking Up
§34-1-7. Same -- Rights of Owner
§34-1-9. Liability for False Claim; Acts Intended to Hinder or Delay Owner in Reclaiming Property
§34-1-11. Taking Up Timber Adrift in Certain Rivers; Compensation; Sale