Found
Sentimental
Found toy train on Space Coast, Florida.
near Cocoa Beach Pier
Found
listing
Posted
4 days
ago
Description
I was walking along the Cocoa Beach Pier area in Space Coast around 5:15 PM yesterday when a small wooden train rolled out of the sand near the boardwalk. It’s a little red engine with yellow accents and a chipped coat of paint, clearly a well-loved toy. I looked around the benches and under the boardwalk to see if someone was missing it, but no one appeared. I picked it up and brought it to the lost-and-found, hoping the owner will see this and know it’s safe.
Approximate found location
near Cocoa Beach Pier
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
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- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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