Lost Ring Found from an Ant-Infested Garden Hamilton
Late Monday evening, we received a heartfelt text message from Jenny in Hamilton, Ontario. She had been gardening that evening when a bunch of ants forced her to quickly rip off her gloves. In the chaos, she hadn’t noticed right away but later realized her beloved engagement ring was missing.
Jenny’s message was filled with urgency and emotion. The ring wasn’t just a piece of jewelry, it was a deeply sentimental item, representing years of memories and love. Despite searching the area thoroughly, she hadn’t been able to find it. The backyard grass hadn’t been cut, and that made the search even more challenging.
We packed our gear and headed out with our detectors. Within about 30 minutes of careful scanning through the uneven ground and thick blades of grass, the detector gave off a promising signal. Moments later, we saw a glint just below the surface. There it was, her engagement ring, perfectly intact and just slightly buried in the grass.
Jenny was overjoyed and relieved. Watching the tension lift from her face reminded us why we do what we do. Whether it’s a beach, a park, or a backyard garden, every recovery is a chance to return not just an item but a story, a connection, a piece of someone’s heart.
If you’ve lost something valuable or sentimental, don’t lose hope. Sometimes all it takes is a bit of persistence and the right tools to make a happy ending possible.
Last week I received a text from Jacob asking if I would look for his fiancé‘s lost Engagement ring. He stated she lost it while watering her flowers. He purchased a Metal detector specifically to search for the ring, but was unable to find it. He felt after searching that he lacked expertise to find the ring. A plan was made to meet the following afternoon after his fiancé got out of work. I arrived a little early before she got home and spoke with Jacob on the phone confirming the search areas. I started with the easy areas first around the flowerbeds. at the end of the second flower bed loop I hit the first good repeatable signal. I had the ring and had only been detecting for 10 to 15 minutes.