Silver flute found near Canal Park, Duluth
Description
I found a silver Yamaha flute this afternoon around 3:15 pm, left on a bench near the Canal Park lighthouse and the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth. It's a student-grade model, about 26 inches long, with a few tiny scratches along the foot joint. The lip plate is engraved with the initials 'ML', and the case is black with a red lining. Inside the case I found a cleaning rod and a folded blue cloth, which might help confirm ownership. If you're the owner, shoot me a quick photo of the lip plate engraving or the case to prove ownership and I'll get it back to you as soon as I can.
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