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Platinum Engagement Ring Lost In The Ocean Water, Found With A Metal Detector In Kennebunkport, Maine

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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? LOST IN THE OCEAN, FOUND IN 10 SECONDS! ⏱️?
How we recovered a priceless platinum engagement ring at Mother’s Beach…

Late Friday afternoon on July 3rd, I received an urgent phone call from Susan.

Earlier that day, her daughter Lucy was in the water at Mother’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine, throwing a football around with a group of 15–20 family and friends.

As Lucy went to catch the ball, it hit her hand—sending her platinum engagement ring flying straight into the ocean. ??

The ring instantly disappeared into the waves and sand. ??

A massive search by the group turned up absolutely nothing, and everyone was feeling completely helpless.

Thankfully, a kind woman on the beach saw them searching and told them about The Ring Finders of Maine . ?

As soon as Susan called, Cheryl and I loaded up our gear in record time and took off, towards Kennebunk, via Kennebunkport Maine ?️?

Despite holiday traffic, we arrived in 35 minutes.

Lucy met us and took us right to the spot.

The family knew the exact area, so we quickly set up our grid boundaries.
I started at the southern end of the beach, right where Lucy had been standing when it happened.

Everyone was anxiously watching. Susan walked out to follow right beside me.

I could see the pure worry on her face, and I prayed I could turn that worry into a smile. ?

I took my first few steps. About 8 feet into my grid search , my metal detector hit a massive, loud, low tone! ?

The Target Identification (TID) was locking in at 17–19 and was incredibly repeatable.

I looked at Susan and told her it was a very, very good target—and only zero to two inches deep.

Could I have actually found this lost platinum ring in under 10 seconds of searching?! ⏱️?

I took off my headphones and let Susan listen to the signal. I told the group I couldn’t guarantee it, but I was highly confident.

I invited everyone to crowd around and watch the dig.

? Scoop #1: Just sand.

? Scoop #2: As I lifted the wet sand out of the hole, people started SCREAMING! ??

Right there, sitting perfectly in the sand inside my scoop, was the platinum engagement ring!?

Cheers, tears, clapping, and massive hugs broke out instantly!

The anxious energy on the beach transformed into a full-on celebration. ✨

As Susan and Lucy hugged, Susan pointed to the scoop and told Lucy to go get her ring.?

The moment Lucy picked it up, her dad, Alex, stepped in for a massive “Dad Hug.” ?

The happy tears were really flowing now! ?
❤️

Even strangers passing by on the beach couldn’t help but stop and smile. ?

Cheryl and I were absolutely beaming, knowing we could bring this family such massive relief.

What started as a holiday disaster turned into a moment of pure triumph—a celebration this family will never forget. ?

This is exactly why we do what we do.

There is no better feeling in the world than replacing sheer panic with pure joy.?

As we packed up to leave the family to their celebration, I looked at Cheryl and couldn’t help but think:

We really do have the best job in the world. ?️‍♂️❤️?️‍♀️

Remember: “If it matters to you, it matters to us.” ??

✨ A final wish for Lucy: May your upcoming wedding be the beautiful beginning of a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and a bond that shines even brighter than the platinum on your finger! ??

? LOST SOMETHING VALUABLE IN THE SAND OR WATER?
Don’t wait! The sooner you call, the better the chances of recovery. Call or Text, The Ring Finders of Maine right away at 207-423-3027. We are ready to help!

 

 

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Two Sterling Silver Rings Lost In The Ocean Water, Found With A Metal Detector, At Casino Beach, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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? UNBELIEVABLE RESCUE AT CASINO BEACH! ?

It all started with a voicemail on June 30th at 12:08 PM…

“Oh, hi, I’m looking to reach somebody from The Ring Finders of Maine… I lost a ring about a day and a half ago at Casino Beach in Cape Elizabeth, Maine… Please give me a call back. The name is Meg.” ?

? Lost for 3 Days in the Town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine Ocean waves
When I called Meg back, she told me a heartbreaking story. Two very sentimental Sterling Silver rings were gone. ?

She, her husband, and their young daughter had been enjoying a beautiful day at Casino Beach. When it was time to leave, Meg took her rings off, tucked them into her shirt pocket, and went to wash her hands in the surf. ?

As she got back to the beach blanket, she bent over to grab something—and saw one ring fall out of her pocket! She snatched it up, but when she checked for the other two, her heart sank. They were gone. ?

She and a friend searched the dry sand and the water’s edge for two days straight. Nothing. That is when her friend told her about us! ?️‍♂️✨

? The Strategy: Beating the Morning Tide
Gary and I knew we had to act fast. We looked at the charts and determined Meg had been in the shallow water around mid-tide.

?To stand a chance, we needed to hunt at the absolute lowest tide. We met Meg at the beach at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, July 1st. ⏰ ?

She showed us the setup area and the path she took to the water. We had a massive grid to cover:

* Gary started on the dry sand where the blanket had been. ?️

* I started at the water’s edge, planning to work my way up toward him.
* The Goal: Meet in the middle, then jump out further as the tide dropped!
“Alright, now let’s go find some rings!” ?

⚡ Metal Detecting Science & A Sudden Storm
Almost immediately, Gary’s machine screamed with a high conductor reading in the 80s! He dug… a quarter. ?

For those wondering about the science:
* Sterling Silver is highly conductive. It rings up between 70 and 90+ on a Target ID (TID).
* Quarters & Dimes ring up in that exact same silver range.
* Gold & Nickels are lower conductivity, ringing up much lower.

To make things harder, this beach was loaded with iron trash—likely rebar from old storm repairs on the concrete seawalls. ?️?️

After an hour of digging pull tabs, the sky opened up. ?️ Gary and I had to take shelter under an overhanging deck for 20 minutes until the storm passed. ?️

? Double Target! The “Eureka” Moment
As soon as the rain stopped, we got right back to it. The tide had dropped another 20 feet, exposing brand-new ground. ??

On my third grid pass along the wet sand, my detector went crazy. It wasn’t just one loud beep—it was a double target! ??

One registered in the 80s, the other in the low 90s.
I yelled across the beach: “Gary! I think I found them!” Two silver targets, two missing silver rings. What else could it be?! ?

? The Miracle in the Sand

Gary ran over with his pinpointer. I scooped a massive chunk of wet sand and threw it onto the beach.

Right there in the hole… a glimmer of silver. AWESOME!!! ?

Gary grabbed the first ring!

But the hole was empty when we checked for the second one. My heart skipped a beat. I swung my detector over the pile of loose sand I had just dug up.

Right there on top of the pile, staring back at us, was the second missing silver ring! YES!!! ? ?

Gary took them down to the surf, washed off the salt and sand, and they shined like brand new. ✨

❤️ An Unforgettable Family Reunion
I snapped a quick photo of the rings resting on some seaweed and texted it to Meg. No response—she was rushing to get ready for work! ?

When I called her and told her the news, she went dead silent in pure disbelief, then exploded with excitement! ??

Gary and I drove straight to her house 10 minutes later. Meg and her husband, Tom, came running out, smiling from ear to ear.
Meg told us her young daughter had been heartbroken because she loved those rings and hoped to inherit them one day. They were special gifts from birthdays and Christmases past. ✨?

Seeing those rings back on Meg’s fingers where they belong is exactly why we do this. ?❤️

? A Final Message from Meg

Later that day, Meg sent us the sweetest text:

“You guys are amazing! Thank you again! Have been spreading the word! Thank you thank you!!” ?

Gary and I love our jobs—we truly have the best job in the world. ? ?️

Remember: If it matters to you, it matters to us. ?⚓

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Sentimental Sterling Silver Ring Lost In The Sand, Found With A Metal Detector In York Beach, Maine

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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? Lost Ring at Short Sands Beach, in York Beach, Maine! ?

The Ring Finders of Maine, With Recovery and Return #230

On Tuesday evening, just after 8:30 PM, I received an urgent call from Andrew. ?

His daughter, Kristen, had just lost an extremely sentimental sterling silver ring. She has worn this precious gift every single day since she was 14 years old! ?

This ring has traveled the world with Kristen, accompanying her on trips across three different continents. ?
Needless to say, it is irreplaceable.

Kristen had lost the ring just thirty minutes before Andrew called me. The family is currently on vacation and was enjoying some time at Short Sands Beach in York, Maine. ?️

While playing volleyball on the beach just before sunset, Kristen felt the ring slip right off her finger as she was serving the ball! ??
Andrew and his family immediately began searching, but they just couldn’t spot it in the sand.

However, Andrew made a brilliant move—he marked the exact area where Kristen was standing when the ring flew off! ?

Knowing that precise location helps immensely during a recovery. ?

As they were searching, a kind person walking their dog on the beach saw their plight and gave the family my contact information. ?‍?

After checking out The Ring Finders of Maine Facebook page, they liked what they saw, and Andrew gave me a call. ?

I told Andrew I would be there in approximately 45 minutes. He said he and his family would wait and continue their search. ?

Once again, thoughts of a beach cleaning machine crossed my mind. ? I wasn’t sure if Short Sands Beach uses mechanical cleaners or not, but I didn’t want to take any chances!

Cheryl and I quickly packed up our gear and jumped on the Maine Turnpike , heading south once again. ??

It was now 8:45 PM and completely dark—but at least it wasn’t raining! ?✨

?️‍♂️ Under 30 Seconds to a Miracle! ⏱️?

We pulled into the parking lot near Fun-O-Rama @ Short Sands Beach , and I called Andrew. ?

He immediately came over to Cheryl and me, walking us over to where his family was sitting in their beach chairs, patiently waiting. ?️

The family had brilliantly placed a volleyball at the exact spot Kristen had been standing when she served the ball and the ring flew off. ??

I explained my game plan to the family. I would start just in front of the volleyball and swing my detector back and forth, making my way toward Fun-O-Rama .

If it wasn’t found within 30 feet or so, I would then search behind the ball—just in case the ring slipped off during her backswing. ↩️

I started the search right near their beach chairs and began walking toward the water. Within just 10 seconds, directly in front of the volleyball, I got a non-ferrous target signal! ?

At first, it was a slightly scratchy tone, and the TID (Target Identification) was jumping around in the 80s.

That definitely indicated a high-conducting metal, right in the sterling silver range! ? (However, modern quarters also ring up in the high 80s).

I used my foot to push some sand away and scanned the area again. This time, I got a very solid 88–90 on the TID! ?

Honestly, I thought it had to be a quarter. There was no way Kristen’s ring fell directly in front of where she was standing, just a couple of feet away… right? ?

I reached into the sand, fully expecting to pull out a coin—but it was the silver ring!!!

?✨ Unbelievable!!!!

I raised my hand with the ring and held it up to show the family. ?‍♂️ I watched jaws drop and heard nervous laughter break out as the entire family rushed over to me! ?‍♂️?

I handed the ring to Andrew, with Kristen right behind him. As soon as she saw it, she cried out that it was her ring! The smiles, high-fives, and pure joy instantly erupted! ??

It is absolutely crazy—just 5 seconds after I started swinging the detector, I hit the target. The ring was back in my hand after just 27 seconds total! (Cheryl’s video helped me time this out perfectly!). ?⏱️⚡

The entire family was ecstatic, telling me all over again just how much this ring meant to Kristen.

Kristen and her family thanked us repeatedly as she looked down at the ring, safely back on her finger where it belonged. ❤️
As we were wrapping up the celebration, a woman walking her dog strolled over. The family pointed her out as the incredible person who had recommended The Ring Finders of Maine to them in the first place! ?‍?

I thanked her for her amazing support and referral, and she smiled and told me, “I love what you do.” It is always such an incredible feeling to hear positive feedback from our followers and fans! ??

All that was left were the big hugs before we said our goodbyes. Everyone was still smiling and laughing as Cheryl and I walked away into the night. ?

Now, this wonderful family can fully enjoy the rest of their Maine vacation without the heartbreak of a lost ring hanging over their heads! ??☀️

? Lightning Strikes Twice! ⚡?

Another ring is back on the finger where it belongs! ? For the second night in a row, we successfully completed an evening recovery in pitch-black darkness. ?

But here is the truly crazy part: for the second night in a row, a ring was lost while playing volleyball! ??

In my 25 years of metal detecting, I have found well over 500 rings. I’ve found them in the dark and I’ve found them around volleyball courts. But in a quarter-century of doing this, I have never been called in to specifically search for a ring lost during a volleyball game. ❌

Now, on two consecutive evenings, I’ve been called out to find rings lost while serving a volleyball—first in Old Orchard Beach, Maine (OOB), and now in York Beach! ?️?
What are the absolute odds of that happening?! ??

Just remember: “If it matters to you, it matters to us.” ❤️

I truly have the best job in the world. I love what I do! ??

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