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Post by cdfogarty17 on Aug 25, 2021 4:45:44 GMT
Hi there, I lost my wedding band while swimming at Fanore beach in Co Clare yesterday. The tide was out fully and I was swimming directly out from the lifeguard hut. I know it's a longshot but I would be so grateful and willing to pay for anyone's help with a metal Detector locally.
The ring is of huge value to me as my husband died 7 years after we married. I searched late yesterday evening to see if the high tide had brought it in but nothing. I will continue to search but I know its a needle in a haystack.
Thankyou. Catherine
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Post by zerovis on Aug 25, 2021 6:15:02 GMT
Hi Catherine,
I am sorry to hear you have lost your wedding ring, can you tell us how far out you swam and roughly what depth the water is at the deepest, most detectors work in water while wading some will work fully submerged . Some of the local lads may know the beach but it would be helpful to know if it drops away slowly or quickly , also what is the bottom made up of in that area , sand , stones , rock.
Sadly it is unlikely that the ring will move much unless there is a heavy sea, gold being heavy will sink to the bottom. which if you have a good idea of the area its in may be a good thing.
best of luck
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Post by doc on Aug 25, 2021 20:07:10 GMT
Catherine,unfortunately I am too far away from you .I really hope it is found and returned safely.Best of luck.
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Post by cdfogarty17 on Aug 25, 2021 21:18:54 GMT
Thankyou for your replies. I was swimming in about 4.5 ft of water with strong waves. The sand was quite soft on the sea floor and very easily disturbed. The beach fall is gradual with scattered rocks. I've searched the tideline at high tide as there is a lot of seaweed along it. I really appreciate your advice and help and I realise there is very little hope of finding it but I'll give it my best shot.
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Post by cdfogarty17 on Aug 28, 2021 11:27:10 GMT
I've been trying to rent or buy an underwater metal detector with no success.
Does anyone know of any suppliers in Ireland North or South?🙏
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Post by Frank on Aug 28, 2021 13:02:28 GMT
That would be a lot of expense www.metaldetectorsalesni.com/ the top of the range detectors are not cheap and most others will not do the job. We must have somebody near the area who can help.....anybody? Metal detecting is not rocket science if you pass over the ring you will hear it... would save a lot of time if one of our lads could help they know exactly what to do and where to do it. If you do end up buying a detector and use the above link explain your situation to the lad he will look after you and point you to the right underwater detector if needed. Most tool hire places rent detectors www.azhire.ie/metal-detector,offer/ but I doubt they would be waterproof. www.hirehere.ie/metal-detector keeping the control box out of the water is a must or the detector will stop working. www.hss.ie/g/49530/metal-detector.html |
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Post by jugins on Aug 28, 2021 13:47:21 GMT
You need to be very careful there is protected place on middle of that place ! Will be happy to help you but we are 260km away ...
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Post by jugins on Aug 28, 2021 13:53:23 GMT
 Can you send me private message where your ring can be - in red square or blue one ? |
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Post by zerovis on Aug 28, 2021 14:50:51 GMT
Hi jugins the ring is in 4 to 5 feet of water below the low water mark ,
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Post by zerovis on Aug 28, 2021 14:51:39 GMT
Hi Catherine , I will send you a Pm , I am tied up for the next week or two but after that I might be able to get over to you,
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Post by jugins on Aug 28, 2021 14:58:53 GMT
Send me message when you thinking to visit that place maybe we will join you (not in water off course) 😉!
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Post by zerovis on Aug 28, 2021 22:30:04 GMT
Will do Jugins ,
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Post by cdfogarty17 on Sept 8, 2021 20:22:37 GMT
Hi there,
I would like to thank Zervoris and Juggins for their advice and offers of help with regard to finding my ring following my recent post.
Following a detailed search of the particular area with metal detectors there was unfortunately no sign of my ring. Some recent movement of sand on the beach and a build up of a sandbar have probably reduced my chances of finding it.
Anyway I really appreciate the kind words advice and offers of help from Zervoris and also Juggins.
Regards, Catherine
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