Couple reunited with lost wedding ring thanks to metal detectorist searching Beadnell Bay
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Wallace Stephenson, who has been married to Mary for 51 years, lost the gold ring while bringing in his boat at Beadnell Bay in August.
A few weeks ago David McGeorge, a member of County Durham Metal Detectorists (CDMD), was out detecting on the beach when the ring landed in his sand scoop.
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Hide AdFellow detectorist Gary Buckingham posted the find on a local social media page to see if its rightful owner could be located.
The Stephensons stepped forward and a relieved Wallace has now been reunited with the ring.
As a token of their appreciation the family gave a generous donation to The Great North Air Ambulance Service, the charity supported by the non-profit metal detecting group.
Mary, posting on Facebook, said: “We are delighted and grateful for its return. Many thanks to our metal detector enthusiast."
Their daughter, Kate, added: “We are so chuffed he has it back! Thank you so much David McGeorge and County Durham Metal Detectorists.”