Lost Golden Grill recovered at Emma Wood State Beach in Ventura by Dave The RingFinder




Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. Mike McInroe…Central Florida Ring Finder at 321-363-6029! On land, in the water, the grass, sand, in cars, in homes…rings, keys, chains, phones, property markers, etc.
Kala called me to see if I could help her find her husbands lost wedding ring in their back yard. I always ask the usual questions like, “When did this happen? and “How did it end up in the yard and what actions were involved?, etc. She said her husband had tried to throw one half of a small spoiled watermelon from their back porch and into the small lake behind their apartment for the turtles to eat…but as he threw the melon he felt his wedding ring go flying out into the darkness as well. He immediately got his flashlight and started searching through the grass, but after 3 hours he gave up and went to his computer to order a metal detector. The next day he got his metal detector and tried searching the yard but being unfamiliar with how to properly operate the machine he ended up getting more frustrated. He then entered “Metal Detecting Service Orlando” on his phone and up popped one of my recent recoveries on theringfinders.com website. I arrived early the next day and Gabriel showed me exactly what happened. So I began my grid search down at the edge of the lake and within minutes I got the perfect signal. Gabriel was over whelmed and explained just how sentimental his wedding ring is to him and how thankful he was to have it back on his finger. How I thank God for allowing me to be a blessing to Gabriel and his dear wife. So…how can I help you? Call or text me at 321-363-6029 and let’s talk.
Mike McInroe…proud member of theringfinders.com

Received a call from Kevin requesting my service to locate his 18k yellow gold wedding ring which he lost a couple of days prior while doing fall gardening with his wife in the backyard,
Kevin was working at the bottom of his yard when he found out his ring was not on his finger he search the area with his wife with no luck at all and thats when he needed some professional help to find his ring he Google searched and found The Ringfinders web site and called me,
Kevin explained to me he exchange gloves with his wife and that’s possible when his ring fell off his finger, also he mentioned that he had the lawn cut the next day and was concerned that his ring may have been picked up by the mower? I assured Kevin that it was highly unlikely the mower would pick it up,
Also Kevin had 8 bags of grass clippings and twigs and possible the ring could be in one of the bags, I agreed to meet up with Kevin on Wednesday evening.
I met up with Kevin at his home and he showed me where he was cutting and cleaning up his yard. His backyard had very steep slope to a ravine also the grass was already yellow which made the ring blend in with the terrain which it made impossible to find with a naked eye.
I search all the bags a couple of times to make sure the ring was not in them no ring was found then I proceeded to search at the bottom of the garden I was getting positive ringtones but it was not the tone I was listening for, then I heard a faint tone and Iron tone which made me stop and investigate this strange sound and yes there was Kevin’s ring being masked by an Iron object and covered with dead grass if I had not been thorough in my search that ring could have being missed forever,
Thank you Kevin for entrusting me to find your wedding ring
August 23, 2025
It was a typical Saturday on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin. The temps were perfect for all sorts of fun on the water, including some treasure hunting with my seven-year-old son. The plan was to drive out to Big Foot Beach State Park, and do some snorkeling and treasure hunting with my metal detector. Using an underwater breathing device called a Nemo by Blu3, the diver is fed fresh air and can stay underwater (up to 10 feet deep) for quite a long time. My son loves exploring the shallow depths, looking at fish, and searching for lost items.
No sooner had we loaded the car, a text came in asking for help with a lost ring. A photo attachment showed some unknown shoreline. I looked up from my phone, told my son, and watched disappointment begin to creep into his expression.
“Don’t worry, buddy, we’re still going treasure hunting. The ring search can wait.”
Before pulling out of the driveway, I sent a quick text back asking where the ring was lost. We soon arrived at Bigfoot Beach State Park and began to get out our gear when my watch alerted me of a text reply.
It simply said, “Big Foot Beach”
I stood in the open lot and dialed the number. When Kegan answered I explained that I was in the Big Foot Beach State Park parking lot. His reply, “I think I’m looking at you.”
Looking up from my phone, I saw a young man and woman walking towards me.
The timing of everything was uncanny!
Before long the search was on. Kegan’s initial text reminded me that I once searched for a ring for him at Williams Bay beach on Geneva Lake (to no success) and that this one had more diamonds. Okay, let’s get this diamond ring back, I thought. Kegan and Christina explained that while returning from paddle boarding the ring fell off of Christina’s finger less than 15 feet from shore.
Although the water was rather clear, the area was very trashy. I grid-searched the area for at least an hour, digging up lots of pull tabs, pier bolts, a ring with a prominent capital letter M as the design, a handful of pennies, and nails. Frustrated, I decided to expand my search area a bit, just in case. Nothing.
Needing a break, I came back to the shore to also check on my son. Kegan was kind enough to keep an eye on him, and I could see they had built a small pond on the shoreline and had also found some trash treasures of their own.
Christina looked rather deflated, and I told her the area was very trashy, so there were lots of signals to dig. My netted bag was quite heavy with junk, so I proceeded to unload it in order to return for more searching. As an aside, I commented to Kegan and Christina that I did actually find a ring, not Christina’s, and thought my son would like to see it.
I continued to throw down soda cans, rotting pieces of sheet metal, and long pier bolts until I could find the ring in my bag.
I heard the gasp before I saw her face. Christina shouts, “That’s my ring!”
I’m not sure who was more surprised, myself or Christina. The ring is a flat, capital letter M made up of small diamonds. How I missed learning this detail was clearly my own fault. In my mind’s eye I was looking for a diamond engagement ring, perhaps with a few extra diamonds on the side. The capital letter M ring was clearly off my radar.
Needless to say, Christina and Kegan were relieved and grateful to have the ring returned. It felt great to return yet another precious item, and I’m thankful for the humbling lesson of knowing clearly what to be looking for ahead of time.
Once Kegan and Christina departed, my son got to spend an hour or so diving for treasures himself. He found a pair of sunglasses hiding in the seaweed, some sea glass, interesting shells, and his first silver earring.
The sun was setting when we crept out of the water, and although we shivered walking back to the car, it was a great day of treasure hunting.
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This ring find began when I got a text from Leila asking, ” I was wondering if you could help me out. I lost my ring at the beach today and need a metal detector to find it. I’m pretty sure the one we bought was cheaply made and need someone with experience too. The ring was passed down to me and I feel devastated that it’s lost. I’m located in the Kapolei area and lost it in the sand last night.” I called Leila and I told her I would have to see what traffic was like and I would try to grab my gear and head out during lunch. Thankfully, traffic was a breeze and I got to Nimitz Beach in record time. Leila & her sister Jade were two minutes behind me. When we got to the search area Jade drew a box in the sand where they thought the ring may have fallen out of a beach bag Leila’s boyfriend Jah was attending to. It only took 5 minutes but no ring. Only a few lead weights and two quarters. I asked Leila and Jade where else did Jah go so we can trace his path. It was down the beach in both directions. I hunted the westerly direction first as it was the shortest distance. No ring! I then went in the easterly direction. Thankfully not much trash. Suddenly about 20 yards from the original search area I got a booming tone on the Manticore. In one scoop a chunky Gold Nugget ring appeared. Jade wasn’t sure about the ring so we called Leila who had taken her baby back to the car. Jade sent her a pic and she confirmed it was the Gold Nugget ring she lost. We met halfway, near a picnic area for the return. Leila was obviously relieved and Jah was out of the dog house! Aloha to Leila, Jade & Jah!
Lost Ring in the Yard – Found in Under 10 Minutes!
The other evening, Serée was out in her yard playing with her energetic puppy when the unexpected happened—her cherished ring slipped off and disappeared into the grass. At first, she thought it would be easy to spot. She raked through the grass, walked slowly barefoot hoping to feel it, and searched every inch of the area. She was even able to narrow it down to about a 10 x 10 foot section of her yard, but the ring was still nowhere to be found.
Frustrated but determined, Serée turned to the internet for help. That’s when she discovered TheRingFinders.com and reached out for assistance.
When I arrived, I grabbed my detector and got to work. With her narrowed search area, it only took about 10 minutes before the signal came through loud and clear—and there it was, hiding just beneath the grass. The look of relief on Serée’s face when I placed the ring back in her hand was priceless.
Stories like this are why I love being part of The Ring Finders network. Sometimes a ring may seem lost forever, but with the right tools and a little experience, it can be back where it belongs in no time.





Steve’s Emergency Metal Detecting Service if you lost a ring or something precious to you. Please don’t wait until tomorrow, time will work against you, PLEASE CALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! 310-953-5268
Robin called asking for help in searching a family property after the Altadena fire.
When I arrived she took me to the area she believed some missing jewelry should’ve fallen. The problem was that there was an old 400-500 pound cast iron bathtub sitting on the spot. There was a pipe in the backyard that I was able to anchor a come-along to, and then stretch a strap over to the tub. At that point, moving the tub out of the way became an easy assignment. After moving the tub, I was able to find 3 rings (one broken), and 1 pendant.
Robin felt satisfied that the area was searched well.
Don’t let the County beach cleaning machines take your lost valuable, call as soon as possible! I will work hard, using the most up to date metal detectors, to help you find what you thought might never be found again. I search, Beverly Hills, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Northridge, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Seal Beach, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Venice Beach, Zuma Beach, and all parks, yards, gardens, and ponds (to 5 foot depths) in all of Orange County, all of Los Angeles County, Southern California, and Ventura County.
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I received a text message on Sunday afternoon (August 31st, 2025) from Roger stating he had lost his gold and titanium wedding band a few weeks ago while wringing out a rag at his vacation home in Crane Hill, Alabama. Both Roger and his wife, Dawn had their wedding bands custom made about 6-7 years ago while on a trip to Switzerland. I told Roger that I’d be more than happy to help. I was having family over for dinner, but told him I could come out the next morning on Labor Day. Finding lost items is definitely not work to me (lol) and was the perfect way to celebrate the holiday!
I met Roger and his family around 9 am the next morning. He showed me where he was standing and where he saw his ring drop. He said it looked like it landed in the small patch of grass on top of the large rocks. Roger was standing on the second story balcony and it was a long drop to the bottom. The house was on a decent incline (picture below), so the ring could have easily rolled down the hill, which lead to their boat dock at Smith Lake. I grabbed my Minelab Equinox 900 with the 15-inch coil and started my search.

I searched for over an hour, covering every spot by the drop zone and down the hill. Roger’s daughter suggested that I expand my search further to the left side, because it had rained a lot over the last few weeks and she thought it may have washed down between two trees. I covered that area all the way to the steps leading to the dock, but still no ring. I went to the bottom of the hill by the woods and dock to make a final pass since I had searched just about everywhere possible. As I was walking through, I suddenly eyeballed Roger’s ring sitting against the small wooden rail right before the drop off to the dock and lake! Wow, what a miracle!! It had rolled all the way down the hill and stopped just before the dock (picture below). If the ring continued to roll, it may have went over the dock and into the lake! You just never know how far rings will travel. It was also one of the heaviest rings I have found, which could’ve caused the long roll plus the long drop from the second story balcony. I immediately thanked God for the last-minute save!

I took some pictures and headed up the stairs to knock on the door. Dawn and her daughter greeted me. Dawn asked if I was going to call it. With a disappointed face I said, “yes, going to call it and head home.” Then I gave a big smile and said, “because Roger’s ring has been found!!” They both said, “are you kidding!?” I said, “not kidding, we got it!” Then I showed them a picture. They were so happy and said I had to say the same thing to Roger, lol, who was outside in the front. I could tell that Roger was slightly disappointed when I said I was going to head home. But then I smiled and told him the good news! Smiles all around 😊 Roger gave me a couple of big hugs and thanked me profusely.
I had left Roger’s ring right where I had found it to show them where it ended up. Roger, Dawn, and I went down to retrieve it. Everyone was so happy and couldn’t believe it had rolled that far. This was definitely the perfect way to spend Labor Day!





Steve’s Emergency Metal Detecting Service if you lost a ring or something precious to you. Please don’t wait until tomorrow, time will work against you, PLEASE CALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! 310-953-5268
Maria called wanting to try and recover some items lost in the Altadena fire. There was one item she was most interested in recovering her mother had given her many years back, and it was a Gold coin that was made into a pendant. I did the search sifting out a large area where she believed everything must have gone. I found the pendant and very excitedly took it over to show her.
The total of finds for the day was :
You can see by my picture, just how much this kind of work takes out of you. This was about 4 hours of straight sifting to find these items. Yet to see how emotional she was to have these back, made it all worthwhile.
Don’t let the County beach cleaning machines take your lost valuable, call as soon as possible! I will work hard, using the most up to date metal detectors, to help you find what you thought might never be found again. I search, Beverly Hills, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Northridge, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Seal Beach, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Venice Beach, Zuma Beach, and all parks, yards, gardens, and ponds (to 5 foot depths) in all of Orange County, all of Los Angeles County, Southern California, and Ventura County.
AGAIN PLEASE CALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! 310-953-5268