This ring find began when I got a text from Leila asking, » I was wondering if you could help me out. I lost my ring at the beach today and need a metal detector to find it. I’m pretty sure the one we bought was cheaply made and need someone with experience too. The ring was passed down to me and I feel devastated that it’s lost. I’m located in the Kapolei area and lost it in the sand last night. » I called Leila and I told her I would have to see what traffic was like and I would try to grab my gear and head out during lunch. Thankfully, traffic was a breeze and I got to Nimitz Beach in record time. Leila & her sister Jade were two minutes behind me. When we got to the search area Jade drew a box in the sand where they thought the ring may have fallen out of a beach bag Leila’s boyfriend Jah was attending to. It only took 5 minutes but no ring. Only a few lead weights and two quarters. I asked Leila and Jade where else did Jah go so we can trace his path. It was down the beach in both directions. I hunted the westerly direction first as it was the shortest distance. No ring! I then went in the easterly direction. Thankfully not much trash. Suddenly about 20 yards from the original search area I got a booming tone on the Manticore. In one scoop a chunky Gold Nugget ring appeared. Jade wasn’t sure about the ring so we called Leila who had taken her baby back to the car. Jade sent her a pic and she confirmed it was the Gold Nugget ring she lost. We met halfway, near a picnic area for the return. Leila was obviously relieved and Jah was out of the dog house! Aloha to Leila, Jade & Jah!
Leila here! and I can say everything Joe said is true! he was truly a life saver, especially for my boyfriend who i almost knocked out for losing the ring LOL. I was losing hope in the beginning because where we thought the ring would be, was no where to be found. I was scared that I was going to waste joes time, however he was one of the most friendliest people and never made it feel like a burden for him to be there. he was always willing to look and for that I was so grateful. I cannot thank him enough and appreciate him coming across the island to find our ring! Mahalo Joe!