Flagpole Receiver found with Metal Detector, Bricktown NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder
I received a text from Jayne about a unique recovery. Two months earlier, she had removed the flagpole from her front yard but later couldn’t locate the buried receiver when she wanted to hang a special new flag. After searching extensively on her own without success, Jayne reached out for help.
I arranged to visit a few days later while in her area. When I arrived, Jayne showed me the approximate location of the receiver. I searched for about 20 minutes but didn’t have any luck. At that point, I asked her to find old photos showing the flagpole when it was still in place. Using the photos, I was able to visually mark the likely location and narrow down the search area significantly.
I adjusted my detector for maximum sensitivity and began searching again. After just a few swings, I located the receiver buried under the grass. Jayne was absolutely thrilled! She immediately grabbed her flagpole and proudly hung her new flag.
This recovery was a reminder that it’s not just jewelry or valuables I recover—items like flagpole receivers, property markers, and even sprinkler heads can be found with the right tools and techniques. If it’s metallic, there’s a good chance I can recover it!
On day one of the vacation, what is the number one priority for most at the Jersey Shore ? You guessed it, head to the beach. And thats exactly what Eric and his family did. What almost ended in tragedy, ended up being a memory that will last forever. Eric was playing with his daughter down where the waves push up onto the beach, when things took a turn for the worst. His absolutely stunning wedding ring slipped off his finger and into the water, and within seconds disappeared out of sight. they searched for what seemed like hours, without any luck. Thats when Eric figured he better call for some help, knowing it may be his last chance of ever seeing his wedding ring again. He gave me all the details, and I agreed to be on location ASAP, as the tide was going to turn, and start coming in. Eric also marked the exact location with google maps on his cell phone, which is a huge benefit, especially when he was not able to meet me on the beach. I quickly searched down the slope to about knee deep without any signs of his ring. The water was ice cold, so rather than using my wetsuit, I ran back to the truck and threw on my waders. I knew it wasn’t that deep, as Erik assured me he was holding his daughters hand when the ring slipped off. I made a few more passes going just a bit deeper. Eric showed up just about then, and we confirmed the mark was right on the spot he was sitting all day long. Just a few more passes and the ring was in my scoop. Nothing better than turning tragedy, into memories.