Found
Found flute near Arcata Plaza in Humboldt County
Near the Arcata Plaza fountain
Found
listing
Posted
15 days
ago
Description
I was walking around Arcata Plaza last Saturday around 3:15 PM when I spotted a silver flute resting on a bench near the gazebo. The case was a touch scuffed, and the lip plate had faint initials carved into it, like J.S. I picked it up carefully, checked for any obvious personal notes, and carried it to the Humboldt County Library’s lost-and-found desk so it could be reunited with its owner. I’m posting this in hopes the rightful owner sees it and recognizes the markings and that worn case. It felt like a small, hopeful moment in a busy day.
Approximate found location
Near the Arcata Plaza fountain
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