Found
Found equipment for various sports in Orlando
Near Lake Eola Park fountain
Found
listing
Posted
4 days
ago
Description
I found a mismatched bag of sports gear this afternoon near the Lake Eola fountain in Orlando. Around 2:30 PM on Tuesday, I spotted a gray backpack abandoned on a bench and decided to check inside. There is a tennis racket, a basketball, a pair of sneakers, and a handful of water bottles from different teams. If these items belong to you, I am posting here to help you claim them quickly, and I will keep them safe for now in case the owner shows up.
Approximate found location
Near Lake Eola Park fountain
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