#DiverLife Tag | The Ring Finders

Swiss Visitor’s Ring Recovered at Thornbury Beach Ontario

  • from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
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It’s always rewarding to help someone turn a stressful moment into a happy memory , especially when it happens in a beautiful place like Thornbury , Ontario.

We recently got a call from a couple visiting all the way from Switzerland. They were staying at a lakefront home, enjoying some well-deserved time by the water. While applying sunscreen at the beach, she had taken off her rings and slipped them into her pocket — but as many of us know, that’s often how these little treasures go missing.

Later, while sitting at the beach, she noticed one of the rings glinting in the sand. Relief quickly turned to panic when she realized there were supposed to be three — and one was still missing.

They searched everywhere but couldn’t find it. That’s when we got the call.

After a three-hour drive to Thornbury, we arrived with our metal detecting gear and got to work. Thankfully, it didn’t take long — within minutes, we located the missing ring buried in the sand, not far from where they had been searching.

The look of relief on their faces made the drive more than worth it. It’s a great reminder that even when something feels lost for good, the right tools and a little experience can bring it back.

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Bracelet Lost Through the Cracks and Found Beneath the Dock Port Dalhousie

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It’s amazing how quickly a special moment can turn stressful — and how quickly a little determination can turn it back around.

A few days ago, I got called to help with a tricky recovery at the marina. A young woman had been walking along the dock when she tripped and fell. Thankfully, she wasn’t hurt — but in the process, her very special bracelet came off her wrist and fell straight through the cracks of the dock, disappearing into the water below.

The bracelet wasn’t just jewelry ,it had sentimental value and a recent gift that couldn’t be replaced .

The conditions weren’t exactly ideal. Poor visibility, tight spaces under the dock, and plenty of weeds made the search feel nearly impossible. But with my metal detector and a lot of patience, I got to work.

After carefully scanning the area and navigating the tangle of weeds and debris, I finally got a good signal. A little digging, a lot of feeling around and there it was. Her bracelet, still intact and ready to be reunited with its owner.

The relief and gratitude on her face made every second worth it.

It’s a reminder that even in tough conditions, with the right tools and a little persistence, some things really can be found again.

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Amazing Ring Recovery at the Dock Port Dalhousie

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What started as a relaxing day on the water almost turned into a heartbreaking memory for one couple — but thanks to a bit of determination and the right tools, the story had a happy ending.

The couple had been enjoying the summer sun, swimming off the back of their boat while docked. As the boyfriend helped his girlfriend out of the water, disaster struck — his ring slipped off his finger and disappeared into the water below.

That’s when I got the call.

As a diver with a metal detector, I’ve seen my fair share of tricky recoveries, but this one was a challenge. Poor visibility, thick weeds, and murky water made the search feel almost impossible. But I wasn’t about to give up.

After methodically sweeping the area with my detector, a faint signal came through. I carefully reached down through the weeds and muck — and there it was. The ring, still intact, glinting faintly beneath the water.

The look of relief and excitement on their faces made it all worth it. Another successful recovery, another great story, and a reminder that sometimes, even when things seem lost, they’re not gone for good.

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