Lost Sculptures in New River Valley, Virginia
Description
Hi, I'm Riley Martin. Around 7:30 PM on Friday I realized my sculptures were missing from the outdoor display near Rising Sun Park on Route 779 in the New River Valley. They’re a small set of three bronze figures on a polished oak base, about 18 inches tall, with a faded blue ribbon tying them together. I spent that evening retracing steps through the lots by the old quarry trailhead and down the gravel path toward the riverfront, wondering if someone picked them up or if weather might erase their shine. I’ve never misplaced something so personal, and I’m clinging to hope they’ll come back to me.
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