I found a pack on shore most likely belonging to one of those rescued. I might not be the first one to find it since the pack was open and exposed to the elements. However some of the contents are still in good condition and probably of some value especially to the owner.
I retrieved the pack, tent and a few other things. If anyone knows how to find those folks that suffered the event, I can help them get some of their gear back. Thanks.
Tom

You the man Tom!

I can't recall where the party was from, but there is an Ely Community Facebook page - which might be a good place to locate the owner of what you found.

The article that the earlier post linked to indicated that the Lake County Sheriff's office was involved. Maybe notify the sheriff that you have the pack?

Thanks everyone.
I just got out actually. Ice is forming on the shallow water so that wraps up canoe season.

I found a prescription pill bottle in the pack with a name so this week I will try to find the owner.

I was solo so that extra pack was a bugger for me. But I hope the owner will want their gear back so that makes it worth it.

Tom

tumblehome: "Thanks everyone. I just got out actually. Ice is forming on the shallow water so that wraps up canoe season.

I found a prescription pill bottle in the pack with a name so this week I will try to find the owner.

I was solo so that extra pack was a bugger for me. But I hope the owner will want their gear back so that makes it worth it.

Tom"

Good of you to make this effort!

Thanks for doing that! Good Job!

T

And a happy ending…..

In the pack I found some prescription pills with a a partial name, RX number and a pharmacy.

I called the pharmacy and in a few words explained what I had, and asked if they would contact the person to have them call me.

Soon after, I received a text from the owner of the pack. They were extremely surprised to hear from me, almost in disbelief that I found their pack. I thought they dumped in September but they said they dumped back in June. So this pack was out there all summer.

Anyway, we exchanged some good words and they will be getting their pack back next week.

Tom

tumblehome: "And a happy ending…..


In the pack I found some prescription pills with a a partial name, RX number and a pharmacy.


I called the pharmacy and in a few words explained what I had, and asked if they would contact the person to have them call me.


Soon after, I received a text from the owner of the pack. They were extremely surprised to hear from me, almost in disbelief that I found their pack. I thought they dumped in September but they said they dumped back in June. So this pack was out there all summer.


Anyway, we exchanged some good words and they will be getting their pack back next week.


Tom"

It's great to hear a story with a good ending! Kudos to you, Tumblehome, for your integrity and going the extra mile to find the owner.

Nice! Good karma boost.

Just heard you tell the story on Paddle and Portage. Well done. One of my Dad’s favorite sayings was “what goes around comes around “. That made me smile when you said that.

ducks: "Just heard you tell the story on Paddle and Portage. Well done. One of my Dad’s favorite sayings was “what goes around comes around “. That made me smile when you said that. "

Hey Ducks. Thanks for the kind words. I agree. Pay it forward is what I say. We reap what we sow.
Tom

Good people here no doubt!!

Bravo and well done.

Good people here no doubt!!

Bravo and well done.