This ring find began when I got a call from Annabel, from Colorado, who was enjoying a day at the Kahala Hotel Beach when her sister Christianna lost her 1997 Denver Broncos Super Bowl Ring in chest deep water about an hour prior. I told Annabel that I lived 10 minutes away and would pack up my gear and head over. Unbeknownst to me the King Tide was at it’s peak high and it was going to cause havoc. Christianna stood in the water where she lost the ring to be my marker but it was now neck deep and throwing both of us around. I did what I could but only one target emerged and it kept running away from me. I searched all the way into shore with no luck. Annabel, Christianna and I discussed a crack of dawn return the next morning, when my phone app showed an extreme low tide, where I could hunt much more thoroughly. Annabel had a matching ring, so I had her swing it under my coil for a VDI of 47-49. When I arrived the next morning the sun was just breaking the horizon and the beach was at the lowest tide I have ever seen there. Pipes that are usually submerged in three feet of water were exposed. I drew my grid lines from what Christianna showed me the day before and I entered the water. Amazingly, it was crystal clear all the way out. I got to the end of my grid line, placed my marker pole and turned around and headed to shore. Suddenly, in knee deep water I got a scream and a 47 on the VDI. I looked down and could see the magnificent ring laying in the sand and sunlight. I bent over picked up the ring and said, “Thank you Jesus!” I then proceeded to my car to text Annabel, as her number was the only one I had. After seeing the picture, she texted, “WOW INCREDIBLE!!!!” You are good!!! She added that Christianna would be able to meet me today for the return. Turns out she was with a relative in Kahala, four minutes from my home. After a warm hug and a wonderful smile, Christianna can now return home with her sentimental ring. She also told me that today marks 7 years since her dad, Pat Bowlen passed away. I know he’s looking down with a warm smile too. Aloha to Christianna and the Bowlen family!
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