On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral post showed a snorkeler finding a groom’s missing wedding ring on a fish.
A groom’s missing $1,000 wedding ring was recently found around the neck of a fish by a snorkeler.
This discovery surprised the husband, who lost the ring while vacationing on a remote island. Now, his wife is eager to have the cherished item back.
A man is missing his wedding ring while on vacation at Norfolk Island
Suzie Quintal and her husband Nathan Reeves were visiting Norfolk Island, located 1,600 km northeast of Sydney.
They traveled there to spend time with family over the Christmas period. During a swim in Emily Bay, Nathan suddenly noticed his wedding ring was missing.
Nathan searched tirelessly for the lost ring but had no luck. He broke the news to Suzie, who was understandably upset.
She always reminded him to take off his ring before swimming. Tragically, he lost it just a day before their second wedding anniversary.
Snorkeler found groom’s missing wedding ring on fish
Previously, local snorkeler Susan Prior had heard about the couple’s lost ring earlier this year.
At one point, snorkeler Susan Prior spotted the missing wedding ring lodged around the neck of a mullet fish.
She realized this was Nathan’s ring and managed to track the couple down via a community Facebook page.
Upon seeing the fish trapped with the ring, Susan described the moment as “gut-wrenching.”
She also mentioned that she had seen fish caught in plastic before, but this was different. The metal ring could only be removed by catching the fish in a net.
“Yesterday, I saw another mullet with a ring collar, but this one looked a shiny metallic gold, with a lot less algal growth compared to the plastic ones,” Susan explained on her blog.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Susan said: ‘The fish seems to be OK so far but as it grows, the ring will cut into it.’
Susan expressed concern for the fish’s welfare, noting that as it grew, the ring would cut into its body.
Community effort to search for groom’s missing ring
After learning about the missing ring, locals on Norfolk Island immediately offered their help. Some brought metal detectors, while others sought nets and scuba gear.
According to Susan, to retrieve the ring from the fish for the couple, a group of island men would need to catch the sand mullet using a net
The community’s spirit shone through as they worked together to find the ring.
Suzie was amazed to hear that Susan found the ring five months after Nathan lost it. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said. Friends on the island are determined to help, confident they will retrieve it.
While Nathan remains unfazed by the situation, Suzie is worried about the fish. Her priority is ensuring its safety, and she anxiously awaits updates about the ring’s recovery.
She emphasized the challenge, as the fish is skittish and often stays at the edge of the school.
Additionally, she urged readers to take action against marine pollution.
This includes removing plastic rings from bottles and minimizing waste. She highlighted that even seemingly harmless items, like golf balls, can harm the environment
Suzie and Nathan have been unable to return to Norfolk Island and hope for the best.
They wait eagerly to hear if their wedding ring will be retrieved from the fish.
The story highlights not only the bond of love but also the kindness of a community coming together for a shared cause.
