Wedding ring lost in the sea at Duna Verde, Caorle: dog beach search
A year ago, at the dog beach of San Francesco camping in Duna Verde, a Caorle seaside area, a German visitor lost his wedding ring in the water: yellow gold, simple round band, engraved inside with 'In perpetum Julia'. It was not found, but here is the full search story and what the outcome teaches about responding faster. Our lost-item search service covers Duna Verde, Caorle town centre, Porto Santa Margherita, Brussa and all the beaches in the area.
What happened
The request came from a German tourist staying at San Francesco camping in Duna Verde, a Caorle seaside area. The wedding ring, a simple yellow gold band engraved inside with 'In perpetum Julia', slipped off in the sea while he was in the water with his dog. The spot was the dog beach, the sandy area where dogs are allowed and the shoreline is shallow and mixed with tidal pools.
How we searched
We searched with an underwater metal detector and a sand scoop, marking out a progressively wider area around the indicated spot. Duna Verde's dog beach has fine sand and shallow water: good for searching, but also easily churned by bathers and dogs. We swept in parallel lines, checking every weak signal, and extended the search a few metres beyond the reported area in case the ring had been shifted by water movement. We use the same method for every search in Caorle and Porto Santa Margherita.
Why it was not found
Unfortunately the search did not succeed. The most likely reason is the time elapsed between the loss and our call: on a busy beach like those at Duna Verde, Caorle or Porto Santa Margherita, even a few hours of people and dogs walking over the area can push a light ring beyond practical depth, or move it several metres away. Low tide and tidal pools also made the exact point unstable. This case reminds us how important it is to contact us immediately, before the sand 'swallows' the item.
What to do if you lose something at Duna Verde, Caorle or Porto Santa Margherita
Duna Verde, Porto Santa Margherita, Brussa and the other Caorle areas have low beaches and shifting sand. If you lose a ring, earring or metal item in Caorle, Porto Santa Margherita or Duna Verde, do not dig with your hands: you risk pushing the object deeper. Mark the spot right away with an umbrella, bottle or bag, take a photo with a clear visual reference and message us on WhatsApp with beach, time and item type. We cover the whole Caorle coastline, Porto Santa Margherita and surroundings.
Hello everyone, unfortunately my beloved wedding ring slipped off my finger in the sea. It was an heirloom. I would be very happy if someone could find it. Finder's reward guaranteed! Kind regards