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Wedding ring lost in the park….

  • from Oregon City (Oregon, United States)
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Oregon lost ring

The other evening, I received a message from Anthony saying “I’m pretty sure I lost my ring in Raleigh Park and I need help finding it.”

I wasn’t able to go search at that time, and being this is a public park, and time was essential to search, I suggested he contact the other local Ringfinder to see if he could come out immediately. I also told him if the other Ringfinder couldn’t help, I would go out the next morning and search.

A short time later, Anthony told me he left a message, but hadn’t heard back. He sent a Google image of the park, with a section circled where he and his wife had been playing with their dog. I let him know I would go out the next morning and do the search.

Arriving, I used the image to locate the right area. There is a Pickleball court on the lower section of the search area, so I was able to that fence as a reference for my grid search. The area was pretty clean, not counting the obligatory pull-tab. On the fourth pass, I hit a good high tone on the Manticore, but couldn’t see anything under the coil. Moving the grass with my foot, I saw the faint outline of a ring. I took a quick pic, then picked up what I had been looking for.
I sent Anthony a message telling him I thought I had found the right area to search. He replied asking if I had any luck. I said absolutely, and sent a picture of his ring.  He was in the middle of dealing with a pet emergency and was at the vet hospital, so couldn’t meet me. I told him I would do some metal detecting at some other parks in the area, and to let me know when we could meet to get his ring.

A bit later, I got his call and we met and I returned his ring.

Its always a happy day when I can return something, and make someone smile 😊

Best wishes for your pups health and thanks for your generosity.

 

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Lost Keys Recovered in Omaha, NE

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I was recently contacted by a client in Omaha, Nebraska who had lost his keys while working on a pipe installation project. The search area covered roughly 20 feet, and to make things more difficult, the keys had been buried under fresh mulch that had been spread earlier that day.

Before reaching out, he had already spent over 2 hours searching and digging with no success. At that point, he decided to call in a professional.

Because the keys were made of multiple types of metal and were partially buried under mulch, the detector did not produce a single clean signal. Instead, it gave broken, inconsistent readings that required careful, slow investigation of the area.

After about 45 minutes of patient, methodical searching, I was able to isolate the target and recover the missing keys, even with the added challenge of the mulch layer.

The relief on his face said it all—what started as a frustrating situation quickly turned into a successful recovery.

If you’ve lost keys, a ring, or any valuable metal item in Omaha or the surrounding areas, don’t hesitate to reach out. With the right equipment, experience, and persistence, many lost items can be recovered quickly and efficiently.

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Ruby Earring: Recovered by Rob Ellis in McLean, VA.

  • from Fairfax (Virginia, United States)
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Amanda Smiles!

 

 

 

Amanda was doing yard work when her beautiful ruby earring went missing. The family searched to no avail. As they were getting ready to move, time was of the essence. She called me the next day, and we arranged a time to search. Some of the equipment I’ve invested in is very specialized for earrings, and I looked forward to the challenge.

Amanda showed me where she’d unloaded and carried bags of mulch. She logically assumed that shouldering the bags knocked off her earring. I used her matching earring to test my detectors. I was delighted it had enough gold, so I only needed my Minelab Equinox 900 with a small Coiltek coil.

I used a rope pattern to search the area where Amanda had been carrying bags.  Forty minutes later, I moved to the newly spread mulch. Within a few minutes, I found the earring backing near a bush by the front walkway. Close by, I discovered her earring! Thanks to Amanda’s clear memory and direction, the search and recovery took about an hour. Far less than the driving time!

It was invisible until it was detected!

Shocked!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I took a photo of the spot and called Amanda over with “I found it!”. Her expression said it all!!

 

For my fellow detectorists: Equinox 900 Target ID for this ruby earring= 8 to 9.

Rob Ellis: Metal Detector Expert… Call/text ASAP, (703)-598-1435

Don’t give up. Many of my clients have bought, borrowed, or rented a metal detector before calling me. Just because someone has a tool, it doesn’t mean they know how to use it. I use state of the art equipment, and I have thousands of hours of experience searching on land and underwater. If you have tried using a detector without success, please text/call to see if I can help.

 

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Hearing aid recovered Lincoln Nebraska

  • from Lincoln (Nebraska, United States)
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Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. Rob 402-580-6933. Land, water, cracks in concrete, rings, keys, hearing aids, phones, buried cache, etc. Assisting law enforcement. Serving Lincoln and the greater Nebraska area. Why rent a metal detector when you can have the best.

Judith found me on Theringfinders.com as she was trying to figure out what to do about her granddaughters lost hearing aid. Her granddaughter had put it in her hoodie pocket at school during recess and after many different actives realized later that night that it had fallen out. I headed to the park which was one of her first stops to check that off the list. Just as I was running out of real-estate, I got a crazy signal. I have learned that hearing aids are difficult and their signals are odd. It was my honor to help this family out.

 

 

 

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Seacliff Beach, lost ring found

  • from Monterey (California, United States)
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Mark (also on the directory here) and I got a call from « Katie ».   Yesterday she had been walking hand-in-hand with her youngest kid (seen the pix)  at Seacliff Beach.  Her youngster was pulling on mom’s hand, while they walked the beach.   Suddenly Katie realized she no longer had her ring on.   And theorized that her kid had probably inadvertently pulled mom’s ring off.    So they had a general idea of where it was (within a 2 minute walk-span-time).

 

45 minutes later , we got the beep we were waiting for.  🙂  The heirloom is safe back in the family !   Glad we could help you folks.   Another fun hunt, and :  Thanx for the tip.

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Lost – Men’s Gold Wedding Ring – Kissimmee, FL – FOUND!

  • from New Smyrna Beach (Florida, United States)
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Andrew called me Monday night with the kind of news that sinks your stomach—he’d lost his gold ring, a gift from his wife 20 years ago. He’d been doing landscaping at a drugstore near Orlando while spreading mulch and cutting down a tree; and somewhere along the way, the ring vanished.

I told him I’d be there,  first thing in the morning.  I stopped and prayed to God that He would lead me to the ring the next day.

When I arrived, I headed straight for the freshly spread mulch out front. My Minelab Manticore lit up constantly—coins, pull tabs, even a silver bracelet—but not the one thing we were hoping for. No ring!

I reached out to John, Andrew’s employee, who was supposed to meet me there, but he was delayed by rain. When I asked if there were any other areas they’d worked, he mentioned a spot behind the store where they had removed a tree.  That was all I needed.

I moved to the back and started searching, working the area carefully for the next 20–30 minutes.  Still nothing but junk.   John eventually showed up, and I told him I was methodically gridding the area—but so far, no luck. After he left, I was determined not to miss anything, but running out of areas to search.  I prayed again, “Lord lead me to the ring.”

I changed my approach.  Instead of scanning the ground, I walked over to the actual stump of the tree they had removed. The moment I swept my detector over it, I got a strong, unmistakable signal.

Right in the hollow of the stump—tucked among bark and fresh sawdust—I spotted it.  A beautiful heavy gold ring!

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Newlyweds get a happy ending

  • from Carmel-by-the-Sea (California, United States)
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Panic at 10pm, as Teddy and his young wife from Macedonia reached out to ring finders. After an exhaustive night search on a chilly carmel beach, even having recruited passers-by, they wisely staked the site with driftwood and sent me a text. My mentor Tom and I met up with this really nice young couple next morning but unfortunately, they had three ideas where it (the golden band with a lot of sentimental value) went missing. Tom covered the parking area and bathrooms, I hit the beach. Teddy had taken a picture

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when they laid out their towels ( this was key) so I worked in concentric rings from the driftwood and BANG a loud 17 on my NOX and out popped his wedding band! HAPPY ENDING!

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How to find a lost ring in Joliet, IL

  • from Lockport (Illinois, United States)
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Lost your precious ring, or cell phone or something else metallic? Better call Frank ASAP at 773-920-8079! I specialize in recovering lost jewelry, rings, keys, phones, and other sentimental items in parks, beaches, yards, playgrounds, and shallow water across the Chicagoland area (including Will County and surrounding suburbs). I respond quickly and conduct thorough, respectful searches to give you the best possible chance of success.

I have over 15 years experience metal detecting and access to cutting-edge metal detecting technology. If I can’t find it, it’s probably not there!

Please click here for more information.

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Clayton, Missouri Lost Wedding Band

  • from St. Louis (Missouri, United States)
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Easter Sunday my wife was hiding eggs in the yard. Our engagement ring was previously stolen, so the tiny wedding band was all we had left. No idea where it flew off while dropping eggs. I figured it was gone for good, but just like Jesus, it came back!

 

Jeremy was able to save the day

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Lost Gold Wedding band found by Dave The RingFinder at Mirimar Beach Hotel in Montecito

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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If you’ve lost your wedding ring, bracelet, necklace, or any precious jewelry in the sand in Montecito, Carpinteria, or Santa Barbara, don’t waste time or money buying or renting a metal detector. Hire a trusted local expert who knows these beaches inside and out—Dave The RingFinder.
Dave is the go-to metal detecting specialist in the Santa Barbara area. With years of experience recovering lost items on Montecito beaches, Carpinteria shores, and throughout Santa Barbara County, he knows exactly how to stack the odds in your favor and get your jewelry back quickly.
This past Easter Sunday, Dave received a call from Max, who had lost his wedding ring while enjoying the beach in front of the iconic Rosewood Miramar Hotel in Montecito. The Miramar staff immediately recommended Dave The RingFinder — they’ve seen him successfully recover rings for their guests many times before.
Dave arrived the next morning on a beautiful Montecito day, coordinated with the hotel team, and within just 10 minutes had a strong signal on his Minelab Manticore. Using his specialized scoop, he recovered Max’s wedding ring and safely returned it to the hotel’s security team. Another successful recovery thanks to the outstanding 5-star staff at the Rosewood Miramar Hotel.
Time is critical when jewelry is lost on the beach. Tides, shifting sand, beachgoers, and other detectorists can make recovery much harder with every passing hour. That’s why it’s smart to call a professional right away instead of trying to do it yourself.Whether you lost a ring in Montecito, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, or anywhere along the coast, Dave The RingFinder is ready to help. From beaches and shallow water to yards and fields, he specializes in getting your lost items back. Don’t rent a metal detector — call the expert. Call or text Dave The RingFinder today at 805-290-5009. Serving Montecito, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, and all of Santa Barbara County with fast, reliable lost ring and jewelry recovery.
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