Lost
Reward
Lost hoops in St. Augustine, Florida.
near Castillo de San Marcos
Lost
listing
Posted
2 days
ago
Description
I was running along the waterfront near Castillo de San Marcos at about 9:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 5 when I realized my hoops were missing from my bag. They’re gold-tone hoop earrings, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, with a small heart charm dangling from one hoop. I wore them every day for years, and losing them feels like losing a piece of a friend. I retraced the cobblestone streets toward the lighthouse and the fort, but they’re not here. If someone picked them up, I’d be grateful to have them returned to their owner.
Approximate last-seen location
near Castillo de San Marcos
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