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You never know what kind of call you’re going to get next in the world of recovery diving and metal detecting.
This week, I had just wrapped up finding a lost engagement ring for a very relieved couple when my phone rang. I answered, and a voice said urgently, « I lost my keys in the bay in Avalon, New Jersey — can you help? »
I was less than 20 minutes away, so I loaded up my gear and hit the road.
When I arrived, the guy explained they’d been kayaking near the public ramp. As they approached the dock, they tipped a bit, and in the shuffle to stabilize, the car keys — including an electronic fob — slipped right out of a pocket and into the bay. The water wasn’t too deep — about waist high — but murky and full of debris, making it nearly impossible to see anything.
We narrowed down the likely drop zone, and I started a systematic grid search using my underwater metal detector. These kinds of recoveries take patience. There are lots of false signals, and the muddy bottom can hide things well. But after about 20 minutes of searching, I got a strong hit — and just like that, the keys were found!
Everyone was thrilled. You could feel the stress melt away. Losing your keys while out on the water can quickly turn into a nightmare — no way to get home, call a tow, and deal with reprogramming everything. But not today.
They were able to unlock their car, start it up, and leave Avalon with all their belongings back in hand.
These moments are why I do this — not just finding things, but restoring peace of mind. Whether it’s a lost ring, phone, or keys, every item tells a story, and I’m proud to help bring those stories to a happy ending.
If you’re ever in need of recovery services in the Avalon, NJ area (or beyond), don’t hesitate to reach out. Quick response and professional recovery can save your day — just like it did for these guys.
Mike suspected he lost his key fob while shoveling snow. He turned the house upside down but couldn’t find them (or his spares)! A scheduled flight that afternoon intensified the need to respond and recover these keys. He contacted me and I began to search the snow on the sides of the driveway with no luck. The entire drive hadn’t yet been shoveled, but the rebar in the concrete was giving my detector fits. So I had Mike completely clear the driveway and voila! The key fob was still in the snow, but once it got over the grass instead of the drive, the Legend sniffed it straight out. Another happy customer and another on-time departure.
