Red-and-white striped beach umbrella
Description
I found this red-and-white striped beach umbrella this afternoon around 2:15pm on the Ocean City boardwalk in South Jersey, near 9th Street across from Kohr Brothers. It’s a standard 6-foot umbrella with a faded Coleman label on the fabric and sturdy wooden ribs. A blue sticker with the initials 'M.J.' is tucked under one rib, and a frayed cord is still attached to the carry strap. It looks like someone would be really relieved to have it back before the sun really starts burning, especially since it's a summer essential. If this belongs to you, please reach out so I can return it to its owner.
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