Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Doug McCall and Henry Cortes are part of a dedicated community of hobbyists who scour the Connecticut shoreline looking to uncover something remarkable. But the real hook, he and other enthusiasts say, is the thrill of never knowing what the next beep might reveal.

Every detectorist has a reason to keep searching. Many chase jewelry, which they can have appraised to see if it's worth anything. Others collect old coins, including Mercury dimes, Buffalo nickels and silver peace dollars.

Read more here: ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/ct-beaches-metal-detector-treasure-hunt-rings-22333534.php

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