Blue US passport with gold eagle cover
Description
I lost my US passport yesterday around 3pm near the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie, Hudson Valley. It's the standard dark blue passport with the gold eagle, issued in 2023, and it's a bit worn along the spine after last month's travels. There's a small coffee stain on the back cover and a tiny pencil doodle of a fox I drew on the inside cover; it's easy to spot if you find it. I really need it back; it's essential for an upcoming trip next month and it has sentimental value because it was the last gift from my late aunt. If you found it, please text me or email; I'd be incredibly grateful to get it back soon.
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