Need advice on finding a lost wedding ring

[jd-in-va]

Does anyone have advice on finding knowledgeable folks to help recover lost items -- specifically, a wedding ring lost in shallow, but muddy water in Northern Virgina? I'm about ready to buy the equipment myself to at least try a recovery effort, but I'm sure I'd have more luck working with someone who knew what they were doing. Any advice appreciated -- thanks!

 

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[Traveler]

try an find a local MD club, either they could help or point you to someone.

 

[Darren in NC]

JD, here's a MD club near you in northern VA. Check out their info and contact them. They usually welcome situations like yours and like to help

http://users.erols.com/h2ocats/detect.html

 

[JohninCT]

If you do it on your own, be sure to do it in grids or paths, don't just wander around with a detector on. Make sure each path overlaps the other and take your time. You can use a couple stakes to mark your paths. Just move them over after each path. Good luck.

 

[old man]

Where are you located in Virginia? I maybe able to help.

 

[warthog steve]

8) IF YOU DO IT YOURSELF;MAKE SURE YOU USE ALL-METAL MODE-IF YOU USE TOO MUCH DISCRIMINATION,YOU WONT FIND THAT RING;JUST BE PREPARED TO DIG EVERYTHING YOU FIND!!!

 

[FLauthor]

Find someone with a underwater metal detector and a gold suction dredge. It'll make recover real quick.

 

[Chiz]

Same here... where are you located? I am in the Springfield / Alexandria area....

Chiz

 

[pulltabmike]

JD...
What part of Northern Va are you in I may be able to help you out?
You can e-mail me at: [email protected]
hh...Mike

 

[jd-in-va]

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for all the advice and help. I'm very happy to report that, through the local Northern Virginia club, we found two very generous souls who were willing to go out and take a look -- and they found it! It's a very happy ending. Thank you!