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Found a vibrant wooden animal-shaped puzzle with bright colors near the shore at Lake of the Ozarks.
Shore near Lake of the Ozarks
Found
listing
Posted
10 months
ago
Description
I found a vibrant wooden puzzle featuring animals while walking along the shore near Lake of the Ozarks. It's a bit sandy and might have fallen from someone's bag or picnic. The puzzle has very bright colors and animal shapes, making it quite appealing for kids. I'm hoping to return it to its owner if they can describe it!
Approximate found location
Shore near Lake of the Ozarks
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