James Lehman, Author at The Ring Finders

Lost Gold Ring at Oval Beach, Saugatuck, MI Found

  • from Saugatuck (Michigan, United States)

I received a text from Tom Townsend who is my brother-in-law and a fellow Ring Finder. He got a text from Nicklos whose girlfriend, Maya, had lost a gold ring with sentimental significance. Because of bad weather and high waves, Tom was unable to get out that weekend so he reached out to me on Monday morning asking if I would be willing to search. My brother, Rich, and I were already heading out to detect that morning. Since Oval Beach was on the way to New Buffalo, our detecting destination, we agreed to make that stop. I texted Tom and he was happy to hear this and sent a screenshot of the location where it was believed to have been lost. We started our search and looked for approximately 15 minutes when, Dave, another Ring Finder contacted by the client, showed up.  Dave said we were searching between the wrong buoys but now there were 3 of us, so Lets Go Find That Ring!  We headed into the water in the appropriate area and my very first target was Maya’s gold ring. Tom and I meet with Maya the next day to return her family ring. It was such a joy meeting Maya, talking with her and of course, reuniting her with her precious ring! Thank you Tom for another seek and find opportunity.                                                                  

Lost Ring at Saugatuck Dunes State Park Found

  • from Saugatuck (Michigan, United States)

My first successful recovery was working with my brother-in-law and fellow Ring Finder, Tom Townsend.  Tom received a text from Oscar on a Saturday afternoon saying his fiancé had lost his unique gold ring in the water at Saugatuck Dunes State Park on July 4th.  He and his fiancé had already returned home to the Boston area and were unable to meet us at the beach.  They had taken pictures of the location on the beach and, using the trees on the bank behind where they had set up for the day, helped to narrow down where to start the search.  Oscar said the ring was lost 30-50 yards from shore in about waist deep water.  Tom and I entered the water and started a grid search, Tom moving north while I searched to the south.  It took a little over an hour to find but, being made of gold with a wood inlay, it made a very unusual sound.  I was very surprised to see gold in my basket after 3 attempts to scoop it.   The ring was promptly mailed off to Boston to its rightful owner.   Oscar’s fiancé is a bit camera shy so I have to post a picture of myself with the ring.   Finding and returning this beautiful ring was a highlight of my summer.