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Firefighter reunited with ring turned up by landscaper 13 years after being flung into ocean
A firefighter has finally been reunited with a long-lost commemorative ring which resurfaced from its marine hiding place thanks to the labours of a dedicated metal detectorist, who recently told his story to the ABC.
Key points:
- Metropolitan firefighter Justin Ocenasek lost the ring in 2007
- It was recently turned up by landscaper and metal detectorist Bruce Phillips
- Mr Ocenasek says he is “not going to risk fate twice” and will now store it in a safe
Landscaper and semi-professional detectorist Bruce Phillips was recently scouring the sands of Henley Beach along Adelaide’s coast when he made the discovery.
After putting a call out on social media, he eventually tracked down the rightful owner — Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) firefighter…
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