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Found gym bags behind Box Factory, Bend.
Old Mill District
Found
listing
Posted
6 days
ago
Description
This morning around 7:30 AM I found several gym bags tucked behind Box Factory in Bend's Old Mill District, right along the Deschutes River trail. The bags smelled faintly of sweat and gym towels, with a bright red jacket peeking out of one. I can picture someone finishing an early workout and realizing their bags were missing as they hurried to the car. I’m putting these up here in hopes the owner will recognize their gear.
Approximate found location
Old Mill District
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