Cape Carteret, NC
Brenda called Crystal Coast Ring Finders for help trying to locate her missing 3 piece wedding set. Brenda was out trying to find clams in the very shallow waters of the Bogue Sound. It wasn’t until the next morning she realized her wedding set was missing. I asked her many questions about what she did after being in the water and it was determined the rings were more likely lost in or near the muddy area she searched for clams. The day I met the couple (married 55 years!) the weather was less than favorable with strong winds keeping the tide higher than normal and white cap waves at times. After a few passes, I informed them this was not ideal conditions and I would return soon to try again. On the second attempt, I tried to take advantage of the negative low tide that day and get out as far as she informed me she hunted on that sad day. As I expected, I found many items of garbage but no rings. The third day I returned and after checking my tracking software realized there was still an area that needed more attention. After a while I finally came across a very solid signal and was hoping it wasn’t garbage. I brought my scoop up out of the mud and after clearing the debris, I noticed that spectacular shine of gold! I marked the location of the first ring and about 3 foot away I found a very similar signal. It was Brenda’s engagement ring. Once again, I marked the area in the water with a pole and seared again. Once again at around 3 feet further was the last ring! It was apparent to me she lost the rings throwing something. Brenda explained she was digging with her right hand if she found an empty shell, she would toss it into an area she already hunted.
Brenda informed me her friends were very doubtful any of the rings would be found and even encouraged her to file an insurance claim on the lost rings. When I informed Brenda (who had returned to Pennsylvania) I have found all 3 rings, she told me she filed a claim the previous day and would now call them back to cancel the claim and save her the deductible amount. Brenda and her husband Floyd for 55 years returned back to North Carolina a few weeks later and I was very happy to return the rings to her in person and I really enjoyed visiting them.
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