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Found black hiking backpack with bear patch containing water bottles and snacks near a bike path in Eastern Montana.
Bike path near Billings
Found
listing
Posted
7 months
ago
Description
I found a black hiking backpack resting against a tree while I was walking my dog along the bike path near Billings, Eastern Montana. It seems to be in good condition, with a couple of water bottles still inside and some snacks. There’s also a small patch on it that has a bear graphic. I would love to return it to its owner, who might have lost it while out enjoying the outdoors.
Approximate found location
Bike path near Billings
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