Found
Sentimental
Found travel visas along Cannery Row, Monterey Bay
near the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Found
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
Hi, I’m Mia Carter. I found a stack of travel visas stuffed in a leather folder on a bench along Cannery Row near the Monterey Bay Aquarium around 11:15 this morning. The folder was wedged between two souvenir bags, and it clearly belonged to someone who’s about to start a big trip. I didn’t open anything more than to check that there wasn't a name visible, then I picked it up and brought it here so the owner could reclaim it. Please check the listings if you’re missing papers that could affect a journey, and I’ll keep it safe until the right person sees this post.
Approximate found location
near the Monterey Bay Aquarium
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