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Video of the story that aired on ABC-7 News in Ft. Myers, Florida
Here’s a link to a story ABC-7′s Paul Gessler did about me finding Mya’s Daddy’s wedding ring in the Gulf of Mexico: http://www.abc-7.com/global/story.asp?s=18067257
Daughter’s Hand Once Fit Inside Dad’s Lost Wedding Ring, Recovered From The Gulf, off Naples, Florida!
Newborn Daughter's Hand in Dad's Wedding Ring
Every Father’s wedding ring is special. But, when Matt Wilson called us on Valentine’s Day and sent us this photo of his newborn daughter’s hand, easily fitting inside his ring… we knew we had to find it for him!
His miracle baby daughter, Mya, now a happy, healthy young girl, was born 12 weeks early and weighed in at only 1 pound, 10.8 ounces.
Now, years later, while having a photographer shoot their first family portrait, on a beach in Naples, Florida, Matt’s ring ended up in the drink!
He searched for the ring for hours, but ended up having to fly home without it. Then, thanks to TheRingfinders website, Matt was able to find us and sent us a map of the area and the photo of the ring.
It took three trips out to the area, but I was able to find it and return it to the family.
”I still remember the day I got the voice mail from him. I didn’t listen to the entire message, because I heard him say, ‘Hey Matt its Larry. I think I have some good news for you…’. I called him back and he read me the date off the inside of the ring. It was amazing! I had given up hope of it being found… but Larry came through for us!” - Matt Wilson
Our Fun in the Sun is Finding Rings & Things!
Wintering in Southwest Florida means BEACH TIME!
And one of our all-time, favorite things to do at the beach is to help residents and visitors recover valuables they’ve lost in the sand… AND IN THE WATER!
Here’s a link to some pics Naples Daily News freelance photographer Jason Easterly caught of us combing the beach for a gentleman’s wedding ring that was lost in the surf on Marco Island.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/24/lost-ring-finder-gulf-of-mexico-beachcomber-naples/
Platinum Wedding Ring Recovered from The Gulf of Mexico, off SANIBEL ISLAND, FL
While checking-out of The Sundial Resort on Sanibel Island, Mike realized his platinum wedding ring was missing! It had rarely left his finger since his marriage to Erika, ten years ago. But, now, it was GONE!
His best guess was that it was lost at sea… a casualty of playing football on a sandbar, 20-30 feet off the beach. He emailed us a map outlining where he thought it might be, and when the wind and tide were right, I drove out to the island and got to work.
Hours of thoroughly searching the area, in knee-to-waist-deep water, turned up nothing but junk. But, I wasn’t about to give up and returned to give it another go, finding it in the dip between the beach and the sandbar.
Funny thing is, when it happens… when you find yourself staring down into your scoop at that ring… time tends to stop in it’s tracks! You blink a lot, as if to make sure your eyes are working right, and then you just stand there for a minute, in awe.
Minutes later, I’m on the phone for the best part of all… Mike’s reaction when I tell him, “I found your ring”!
The inscription: Love Always, Erika!
(This was my favorite wet find of 2010… 2011 & 2012 will follow.)
Lost Jewelry ,Woonsocket, Rhode Island,
Hi! My name is Gary Bonin, and I joined The Ring Finders Directory to help people find their lost jewelry at beaches, parks, lakes, and yards. If you’ve lost something special and need it found, call me. I can help you find it. I work on a reward basis if the item is found, 20% of which is donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of RI. I do ask for a call-out fee of $25 just to cover my gas, up to 50 miles. For more information, please contact me.
Metal Detector Rentals Oahu
The holiday season in Hawaii is in session which means packed beaches and lots of lost jewelry. If you’ve lost a piece of jewelry, I feel for you… which is the main reason why I started offering my services to the public. Take a look at my page! http://theringfinders.com/Justin.Oshiro/#us-hi-oahu
I have a couple of metal detectors available for rent but why not take advantage of my experience instead? Metal detecting is an art… you can’t find something if you can’t decipher what you’re seeing or hearing… or both. When you lose something of significant sentimental and monetary value, time is precious… don’t waste it! There are lots of people with metal detectors here on Oahu and it is prime time for searching! Don’t give someone else a chance to find your ring by wasting hours trying to “figure it out”. Experience is key to a successful recovery!
The best part is that I don’t charge for my service – I work on a reward basis + the cost of gas (which I think is fair, right?). We live in tough economic times so if you can’t afford a reward, no worries! I don’t require one. I do this truly just to help. And I don’t stop looking for your jewelry after only a couple of hours. I look until I find your item or until I know I’ve done all I can.
Did you lose your ring at Waikiki, Kailua, Sandy’s Beach, Ala Moana, Turtle Bay, Shark’s Cove, Lanikai, Ko’Olina, Ali’i, Chuns, Bellows, Hanauma Bay, Ehukai, Sunset, or Waimea? I’ve found rings and other jewelry at each of those locations. Both on land and in water. If you’ve lost your ring or other types of jewelry, give me a call ASAP!
I sincerely hope to reunite you with your lost item.
Aloha,
Justin