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Boy Calls the Police Immediately After Finding an Old Bag

By Orgesta Tolaj

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23 August 2023

boy fishin and lost bag

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An 11-year-old boy, Brodie Brooks, had a surprise waiting for him when he went fishing with his uncle in South Carolina. The duo, who went on a bonding trip together, were shocked to find something other than the fish they were hoping to catch.

An Unforgettable Day for Brodie

Brodie and his uncle set out for a day of fishing, eager to try out Brodie’s new fishing rod. Little did they know, this fishing excursion would turn into a memorable and unexpected adventure.

As they patiently waited for a catch, Brodie noticed a tugging sensation on his line. Recognizing that this catch was larger than expected, his uncle rushed to his side to lend a hand.

They both grappled with the fishing rod, trying to bring whatever was on the other end into view. However, to their surprise, the struggle was not against a fish. Inch by inch, a leathery and weathered thing emerged from the water. To their surprise, it wasn’t a fish at all.

What Did the Boy Find?

“My rod was splashing back and forth,” Brodie said. “Whatever was on my line was extremely heavy and I thought I had caught a huge fish.” He was more than proud that his first outing with his new rod was such a success. But he had one fear: “I was afraid my rod was going to break.”

An Elderly Man and a Boy Fishing by the Dock
© Yaroslav Shuraev / Pexels

Once the leathery object was out of the water, they were sure it wasn’t a fish. It appeared to be an old bag. Not just any bag. The weight of the catch made it pretty clear that there was something inside.

What Was Inside the Bag?

Brodie didn’t even pause – he unzipped the bag and his eyes widened at what he found inside.

He unzipped the bag and found aged photos inside. As they examined the bag’s contents, they found items surprisingly well-preserved, including shopping cards, lipsticks, and a comb.

The photos they discovered seemed to be from decades ago, which made the duo question who this bag belonged to and how it ended up at the bottom of the lake.

What Did They Discover?

While inspecting another pocket in the bag, they stumbled upon more old photos, one of which depicted a person staring directly at them. They immediately contacted the police. Uncle Ben recognized a woman’s face in one of the photos – someone he had known years ago. Brodie also recognized her, and they decided to reach out to her family through social media.

After connecting with the woman’s nephew, they discovered that the bag belonged to April Bolt, who was still alive! April had lost the bag in 1992 during a lakeside event. The unexpected recovery of her long-lost bag brought a sense of closure and astonishment to her, proving that sometimes, the waters of the past can wash up unexpected memories.

april bolt and her found bag
© April Bolt

In the end, what started as a simple day of fishing for Brodie and his uncle turned into a captivating journey of discovery. Unveiling an old bag from the depths of the lake brought them face-to-face with forgotten memories and unanswered questions. Talk about an unforgettable moment!

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