Lost
LOST: swimsuits near Applegate Park, Merced
Applegate Park Pool area
Lost
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
Today at 11:00 a.m., I realized my swimsuits were missing after a swim at Applegate Park Pool in Merced. The blue two-piece and a black bikini were tucked into a striped bag with a pink towel, left near the pool deck by the shade trees. I checked with the lifeguards and asked around the benches by the playground, but there was no sign of them. It’s frustrating and a little embarrassing to lose something so personal, and I hope a kind passerby will help them find their way back.
Approximate last-seen location
Applegate Park Pool area
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- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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