Crab Grab In Beufort, NC Results in Lost Class Ring, Found By Crystal Coast Ring Finders
Wilson was spending time at a Beaufort, NC Air BnB and decided to try digging for crabs in the muddy marsh along a small dock that lead to a very narrow channel. The following day, he noticed his ring was missing. He was not sure where it was lost but used some common sense. He had mentioned that he believed it was in the marsh, or the yard but wasn’t sure. I told Wilson I would search the first thing in the morning, as he texted me in the afternoon, too late to make it out there and I wanted to be sure the landowner or tenants were aware of me arriving. Wilson trusted me with searching without him there as he would not be able to receive the class ring until Friday. In the early morning of Wednesday June 12th I headed toward the mucky marsh. Of course, I picked the wrong side of the pier to start searching and after hunting the right side, I started my search on the left. After about 10 aluminum can signals, my Minelab Equinox 800 received a screaming 18 signal within arms reach of the pier. I even said out loud “Oh please, please, please” and started to dig using my pinpointer to direct me to the metal signal, up from the black mud came Wilson’s class ring! He is a recent engineering graduate and was thankful the ring from his mother was back in his possession once again! I thank Wilson for trusting Crystal Coast Ring Finders with finding and Returning his sentimental ring.
Jennifer called to inquire about the possibility of recovering her wedding and engagement ring, that accidently flew off her finger into the water, at the boat dock. As usual I questioned her about exactly what had happened, as well as any information she might know about the water depth, clarity, current, etc. She explained that she had opened the state room door, stepped out onto the finger dock, and was brushing some crumbs off one of the boat cushions, when both rings flew right off her finger, into the dark water below. Jennifer was adamant this was exactly what happened, and confirmed both rings must be pretty much straight down, or possibly under the other boat, or under the finger pier. The water was a workable depth of around 5′ or so, depending on what end of the finger pier I was. Knowing how deep and dark the water was, I had to gather many items to ensure I had what was needed, to make this a successful recovery. Once on location at low tide, the water did average 5′, so that was a good thing. What wasn’t so good was how black and muddy the bottom was, as you can see the nasty black mud in the one picture. after clearing MANY targets, which is common in marina locations, I got a promising signal, that turned out to be Jennifer’s wedding ring. She was quite surprised I was able to find it with all the trash on the bottom. One would figure the other ring would be right near by, but after another 45 minutes, I had no luck. I really didn’t want to throw in the towel, but I was leaving for vacation early the following morning, and had to call it a day. Jennifer was extremely grateful, as I promised her I would return the first chance I had after I got home.
