Lost leashes near Lake Mirror Park, Lakeland.
Description
Hi, I’m Noah Patel. I lost two dog leashes during a quick walk at Lake Mirror Park last Sunday, around 6:30 p.m. I had just let my dog pause by the gazebo and I leaned on the bench to tie the other leash, and in that moment the two leashes slipped from my grip and disappeared into the low shrubbery along the walking path. One leash is a dark blue nylon with a metal clasp; the other is pink floral and a bit faded from sun. I’ve kept replaying the moment, worried my dog will wander off or be tangled. If someone found them tangled in a corner near the fountain or by the paddle boat rental shack, please hold them for me.
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