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Found gray hiking backpack with patches and mesh pockets near the picnic area in Riverside Park containing snacks and a water bottle.
Picnic Area
Found
listing
Posted
11 months
ago
Description
I found a gray hiking backpack near the picnic area in Riverside Park, Grand Forks, yesterday around noon. It looks like it has been there for a while, as some grass was growing on it. There are a few visible patches around the sides and it has mesh pockets on both sides. Inside, I could see some snacks and a water bottle. I would love to return it to its owner, as it definitely seems to have some personal items inside.
Approximate found location
Picnic Area
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