The goal for metal and relic hunters isn't the gold, but the surprises and good works
. In August, the group got an email from a desperate bride-to-be. The woman had lost her $27,000 platinum, diamond engagement ring in the water off of First Landing State Park. The group got permission to search, which is mandatory with state parks. They created a schedule of volunteer searchers who had waterproof detectors. The ring was found on the third day of searching.
That’s a lot of money for an engagement ring. My wife is allergic to jewelry. One of the happiest accidents of my life.