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Found: Swimsuits near the Berkeley Pit overlook, Butte
Riverside Trail near the Berkeley Pit overlook
Found
listing
Posted
10 days
ago
Description
I was out for a morning run along the Riverside Trail by the Berkeley Pit overlook at 7:50 AM today when I spotted a tote with several swimsuits left on a bench. They were bright colors—turquoise and coral—streaked with water droplets and a sun-bleached tag. It felt like someone planned a quick swim and forgot their gear in a rush before work. I’m posting this in hopes the owner sees it and can get their suits back before the next hot day in Butte.
Approximate found location
Riverside Trail near the Berkeley Pit overlook
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