Lost
Lost blue and white striped beach umbrella near the beach in Traverse City, Northern Michigan.
Beach near Traverse City
Lost
listing
Posted
11 months
ago
Description
I lost my blue and white striped beach umbrella while enjoying a day at the beach near Traverse City, Northern Michigan. The winds picked up unexpectedly, and I turned around to find my umbrella missing. I've been searching high and low but haven't been able to locate it. It's a favorite of mine, and I really hope someone might have seen it or picked it up.
Approximate last-seen location
Beach near Traverse City
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