Found Needle in Tot Lot

[kiana7]

Went out to a park this morning,came across a needle under a swing,,Thank Goodness for Metal Detector's,,not much finds upper left corner near the coins is the needle

 

[tparker805]

Thank you for pulling this out and good luck HH most dangerous for kids

 

[Jeremy S]

This would be a good promotional find for our hobby. I find everything from jagged metal can pieces to broken glass in the ground around play areas at parks. I usually take pictures of my finds (good and garbage) just for reference purposes, but I always remove anything hazardous and dispose of it.

Maybe we as metal detectorists, should document and photograph each instance when we find and remove a dangerous object like this in or near a children's play area. It would really help out our hobby whenever a park or city decides to ban metal detecting. We could use evidence like this to reinforce metal detecting and how it not only cleans up the ground but helps remove objects like needles around children's play areas. In this case, you may have saved the city thousands of dollars in damages if a kid has been stuck with that needle. You may have even indirectly saved a life, if that needle contains a bad infectious disease or bacteria.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

That is so funny! Congrats on a rare find

 

[oldsalty19]

Metal Detectorist doing his or her part.........big THANKX!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Chuck In Oregon]

Nice responsible save. WTG. I found a double-edged razor blade in a chip box last year (who still uses those?) and it reminded me, yet again, that I should wear gloves when I detect. I usually don't and I know the danger is out there.

Chuck

 

[DaleGM]

it never surprises me what come out of tot lots,your good deed for the day is done

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

I know you don't dig in Denver, sadly we dig them in clusters.
You did your good deed for the day removing it.
Carl

 

[DrJoePrime]

Hi Kiana ... You did GOOD!

It's amazing the stuff that people just negligently toss!

 

[kiana7]

This would be a good promotional find for our hobby. I find everything from jagged metal can pieces to broken glass in the ground around play areas at parks. I usually take pictures of my finds (good and garbage) just for reference purposes, but I always remove anything hazardous and dispose of it.

Maybe we as metal detectorists, should document and photograph each instance when we find and remove a dangerous object like this in or near a children's play area. It would really help out our hobby whenever a park or city decides to ban metal detecting. We could use evidence like this to reinforce metal detecting and how it not only cleans up the ground but helps remove objects like needles around children's play areas. In this case, you may have saved the city thousands of dollars in damages if a kid has been stuck with that needle. You may have even indirectly saved a life, if that needle contains a bad infectious disease or bacteria.

So true,,I like that thought in case they ban metal detecting,,we have the proof which is in our finds

 

[{Sentinel}]

Good thing you didn't get stuck with that sucker! Good Job!

 

[kiana7]

Hi Kiana ... You did GOOD!

It's amazing the stuff that people just negligently toss!

Hi Dr. Joe, I found it with my Garrett pointer,b/c the tot lot had those wood chips,& I forgot to bring my scooper,plus I had a good Teacher!!