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Found radios near the trailhead, Catskills.
Elm Street trailhead
Found
listing
Posted
2 days
ago
Description
I found a pair of radios tucked behind a rock near the Elm Street trailhead in Catskills. I was hiking the 9W trail last Sunday around 3:20 p.m. when I spotted them; they look used but functional, with a battered black case and dusty dials that remind me of old camping trips. I checked nearby for a name tag or charger, but there was nothing obvious, so I brought them to a safe spot and decided to post this find. It feels good to return something that might mean a lot to someone.
Approximate found location
Elm Street trailhead
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