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Found gym bags near Zilker Park, Austin
Near Barton Springs Pool entrance
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Posted
1 day
ago
Description
I was leaving the Barton Springs Pool entrance along Zilker Park around 6:20 PM this past Tuesday when I spotted two gym bags sitting on a bench by the bike rack. The bags were black with a bright blue zipper and stuffed full with a towel, a water bottle, and a spare pair of sneakers with neon laces. The sight of them made me think someone out there was probably rushing to finish a workout and realized their gear was gone. I picked them up and left them at the park’s central desk, hoping the owner would recognize the description and claim them soon in Austin.
Approximate found location
Near Barton Springs Pool entrance
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