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Lost Ring Found After 47 Years
A free diver finds a lost 1965 McMaster University graduation ring in Barbados and returns it to its owner just before his birthday.
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Morgan PerigoAlex DavisKaren Mcquigge
- What is the significance of this story?
- Davis's actions show an extraordinary level of care and effort to reunite a lost item with its rightful owner. The story highlights the enduring value of personal mementos and the power of community.
- How was Morgan Perigo's lost ring discovered?
- Morgan Perigo lost his 1965 McMaster University graduation ring in Barbados in 1977. Forty-seven years later, Alex Davis, a free diver, found the ring while metal detecting underwater and returned it to Perigo.
- When and how was the ring returned to its owner?
- The ring was shipped to Perigo via FedEx before his 83rd birthday, making the reunion even more special. It meant a lot to him, as evidenced by the fact that he wore it for years.
- Where and under what circumstances was the ring found?
- Alex Davis discovered the ring while exploring a beach area in Barbados affected by Hurricane Beryl. He used a metal detector and found the ring buried under sand, coral, and rock.
- How was the ring identified as belonging to Morgan Perigo?
- The ring was identified through engravings that included "McMaster University 1965" and the initials "FMP." Davis contacted McMaster University, which located Perigo using their alumni records.