All articles tagged with #lost and found
A couple's proposal at Boyne Mountain's SkyBridge took a dramatic turn when the groom dropped the ring 118 feet into the snow. Snowmaking supervisor Pat Harper used a metal detector to find the ring after a couple of hours of searching, saving the day and creating a memorable story for the couple.
Auto mechanic Chad Volk found a wallet under the hood of a 2015 Ford Edge, which had been lost by a Ford employee 11 years ago at the factory. Volk tracked down the owner, Richard Guilford, and returned the wallet with all its contents, including cash, lottery tickets, and gift cards, demonstrating honesty and integrity.
German backpacker Carolina Wilga was found safe after spending 11 nights lost in the dense Australian outback, surviving with minimal food and water, and was rescued after she flagged down a passing car. Her ordeal highlights the dangers of the harsh environment and the importance of community and perseverance in rescue efforts.
After being lost for two years and surviving outdoors through harsh weather, Lilly the cat was finally found and reunited with her owner, Alexis Keith, thanks to a microchip, highlighting the importance of microchipping pets for their safe return.
After 45 days of being missing, Moose, a beloved adventure cat, was finally found and rescued by her owner, Teagan Maddux, who had been trying various methods to locate her, including setting traps and watching cameras, and was overwhelmed with relief when she was finally reunited with her safe and tired cat.
Jared Brick recovered his Apple Watch over a year after losing it in the Caribbean, thanks to Apple's Find My feature. The watch, which slipped off during a dive, was found by someone who used the displayed contact information to return it. The device was still functional, highlighting the effectiveness of Apple's technology.
Darick Langos, a professional metal detectorist and diver, has recovered over 200 Apple Watches from the Chain O’ Lakes region in northeast Illinois, along with other items like iPhones and gold rings. Most of the Apple Watches still hold a charge, but returning them to their owners is challenging due to being locked. Langos has found that the majority of the watches still have their original sport bands attached, indicating that they do not stay on in the water.
Darick Langos, a diver from Illinois, has recovered over 200 Apple Watches from the Chain O' Lakes and warns users about the susceptibility of the stock watch bands, especially sports bands, to slipping off during water-related activities. He advises Apple Watch owners to invest in more secure straps to safeguard their devices during underwater adventures. Langos is committed to reuniting lost possessions, including smartphones and jewelry, with their rightful owners and uses innovative methods to trace the owners of recovered items.
An anesthesiologist in the U.K. accidentally sent her diamond ring through the wash, assuming it was lost, only to have it found 100 miles away at another hospital. The ring, a gift from her husband, was discovered by an anesthetics registrar who made efforts to reunite it with its owner, resulting in a heartwarming reunion and a display of honesty and teamwork among healthcare workers.
Boomerang, a Miami-based startup, is using AI and machine learning to revolutionize the lost and found process by matching pictures and descriptions of lost items with those uploaded by customers, aiming to expedite the return of lost items and replace the current system of repeatedly calling customer service desks for updates.
The post-festival lost and found at Austin City Limits opened for festival-goers to retrieve their missing items, with over 15 phones, 10 wallets, 30 IDs, 50 credit cards, key sets, bags, glasses, and jewelry pieces awaiting their owners. The lost and found tent is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, and an online system allows attendees to search for their items and claim them for up to 60 days after the festival. Prior to the event, people can register their items online to be notified if they are turned in.
After being separated for three weeks at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Maia the dog was found exhausted but in good health and reunited with her owner, Paula Rodriguez. Maia had escaped from her crate while it was being loaded onto a flight. Rodriguez, who was turned away by border agents and forced to catch a flight home without her dog, received help from a volunteer animal recovery specialist and a FedEx cargo worker who spotted Maia. After a day of searching, Maia was finally caught by the specialist and the reunion took place. Incidents like Maia's are rare but often make headlines, with other animals like Breezy the cat, Rowdy the cat, and Rocky the dog also being lost and eventually found at different airports.
Scuba diver Michael Pelley, also known as "Merman Mike," recovered a woman's $9,500 wedding ring that she lost in Bass Lake, California. Using an underwater metal detector and removing his gloves to search the lake's bottom, Pelley found the ring among sticks and cans in near-zero visibility. The woman and her family cheered as Pelley resurfaced with the ring, and he expressed his joy in helping people and sharing their stories. Pelley works on a volunteer basis and relies on tips for his services.
Scuba diver Matt Spruitenburg found a prosthetic leg at the bottom of Lake Natoma in California and was able to locate the owner, Dave Fatta, who lost it about a year ago.
A diamond ring that was flushed down the toilet 13 years ago was found by Metropolitan Council maintenance workers in Rogers, Minnesota, and reunited with its owner, Mary Strand. Mary and her husband David expressed their gratitude for everyone who helped them find their missing treasure. Despite David's expertise in drain and sewer business, he couldn't find his wife's ring. After 13 years of being beaten up in the wastewater system, the ring isn't wearable yet, but Mary is glad to have it back and plans to get it reset.