Lost pins in Upper Peninsula near Marquette Harbor Light
Description
I was out for a weekend hike along the Lake Superior shoreline in the Upper Peninsula when my enamel pins slipped from a backpack pocket. It was 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, near the Marquette Harbor Light, where the breeze gusts off the harbor and the waves break softly on the rocks. I wore a few bright pins from past trips, blue and red, tiny enough to vanish in a gust of wind, and I must have brushed against a railing or started down a path that led away from the bench. I felt a sting of loss—these pins felt like a scrapbook of my travels. I’ve been scouring the waterfront and downtown Marquette, hoping someone turned them in at a shop or post office.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
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Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
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- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
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