Camera found in Sedona, Arizona leads to a search for its owners in Chelan

by Loni Rahm

We never know what will show up in the Lake Chelan Now in-box. We’ve gotten security camera footage of a strolling moose, footage of a pair of polite cougars who used the sidewalk instead of cutting through the grass, a dog joyfully jumping into the lake, vintage hydros, and colorful sailboats skimming the water.

This morning, we received a message from Trish who found a camera and is trying to find its owner. Here’s the story:

“While on vacation to Sedona, Arizona, we came across a fuji camera. The camera was a loss, but we were able to save the memory card. We could not really find any distinguishing signs of where these wonderful people reside, other than it overlooks a bend on the lake or a river nearby. We would love to send the card back to its owners, as it is of their build and a couple of Christmases. Any suggestions where we might begin?”

Trish sent us a couple of images and we immediately recognized Beebe Bridge in the first picture (above). We are posting a few of the pictures, knowing that someone will recognize the setting, the identifiable truck and camper in one picture, the house under construction or something else that will lead us to the owner of the memory card.

I asked Trish how she knew the setting was North Central Washington. She said they found the name of a lumber/construction material delivery in one of the pictures and researched it. “I figured social media might have the answer and went on FaceBook…your page was the most notable local page, so I reached out.”

Trish went on to note “There are photos on here ranging from 2009-2017. I know that I would hate to lose all those memories, so my wife Kelly, suggested that I try and find the true owners of the card.”

“Our goal here is to give someone back their memories,” she concluded. “Looking forward to seeing the results!”

Please contact us at info@lakechelannow.com with your suggestions about whose memory card this might be and we will let you know how this treasure hunt turns out.