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Found wrist watches near Lake Eola fountain
by the Lake Eola fountain
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Description
At 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, by the Lake Eola fountain, I found two wrist watches lying on the damp concrete near the grass. One had a blue nylon strap, the other a worn brown leather band, both ticking away like they belonged to someone who loves timepieces. I picked them up, wiped them free of a few raindrops, and tucked them into my jacket pocket for safekeeping. It feels strange to imagine someone elsewhere panicking about missing their watch, and I want to see them go back to their rightful owner. If these are yours, you’ll know it when you see the engraving on the back.
Approximate found location
by the Lake Eola fountain
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How to safely return this item
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- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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