Success stories

Ring lost in Udine: found in a short time

A request through the SOS MTD Friûl website, a service of ASD Viandanti Moderni, led to a search for a ring lost in Udine. Gabriele took part in the metal detector search alongside other association members, who found the ring in a short time. Gabriele then returned it to Margherita. The photo shows the result: the ring is back on its owner's hand. A shared recovery and a great source of satisfaction for the association.

“Gabriele is a person of rare kindness and willingness to help, who truly took the loss of my ring to heart.”

“Gabriele came promptly to recover my wife's wedding ring lost in the sea with his metal detector. He found it quickly when I had already lost all hope. I will never stop thanking him for his kindness and professionalism!”

“A truly extraordinary experience! We had lost both our wedding rings in the sea and thought it was impossible to find them. Thanks to their professionalism, skill and determination, both were recovered. An unforgettable moment of great emotion.”

“Very well organised activity, suitable also for younger children. Skilled and patient staff. Highly recommended as an experience!”

“I lost my wedding ring while swimming at Sistiana, just married — a nightmare. Gabriele drove straight from Udine, dived with tanks and after 35 minutes came back up with the ring on his finger. Everyone on the beach applauded. He saved my marriage.”

“Grado, 29.06.2025: another smile given back. I lost my wedding ring in shallow water while playing with my children and thought it was gone forever. Gabriele arrived quickly, worked methodically and handed it back within 10 minutes. Truly grateful — a serious and human professional.”

“On our honeymoon in Lignano I lost my wedding ring on the beach on day one. Gabriele arrived in record time, swept the area with his metal detector and handed it back. We couldn't believe it — smiles, hugs, a photo to remember. Thank you so much!”

“What can I say? I am moved to have met such a wonderful person who, on Ferragosto (!!!!) at 5:30 in the morning for a full 2 hours helped me find my wedding ring! Luckily there are wonderful people like you Gabriele Hippel! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU!”

“19.07.21 Wedding ring recovery operation at Sottomarina: we had lost hope… the sea wouldn't give it back… but like an angel you performed a miracle, you gave us a huge smile and we will never stop thanking you Gabriele. Thank you for helping us find our wedding ring!”