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Found: Equipment for Various Sports in Scranton
Steamtown entrance
Found
listing
Posted
6 days
ago
Description
On Tuesday at 6:45 pm, I found a sports gear bag near the main entrance to the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton. Inside was Equipment for Various Sports—a basketball, a tennis racket, a pair of sneakers, and a water bottle with a faded team logo. I stood there a moment thinking about the person who lost it and how panicked they must be, especially after a long day of practice. I brought the bag to the security desk so it would stay safe, and I’m hoping the owner sees this and claims it through the site. It feels oddly hopeful to know someone might get it back.
Approximate found location
Steamtown entrance
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely return this item
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