I received a call to search for a 14K gold bracelet lost in a hillside backyard in Novato, California in August 2026. The caller had searched several times themselves, ordered a metal detector and attempted a search, and then received some advice that “there might be professionals out there!” After reviewing the property, the most likely locations were the hillside where lots of material and plant debris were moved, and along a fence at the property boundary where hay was thrown to goats. After about an hour and fifteen minutes, I searched along a wooden staircase along the hillside. The bracelet had fallen under the stairs and I was able to reach under and recover it! The owner was extremely happy as this was an heirloom item from their grandmother.