Darick Langos makes a living using a metal detector to retrieve lost items from the water.
Darick Langos, a diver from Illinois, issued a warning to Apple Watch users: use original straps with caution. Mr. Langos, who recovers lost items through his Scuba Bear Diving Recovery Service in Chain O’ Lakes, Indiana, recovered a staggering 200 Apple Watches from underwater. He noticed that most of the watches had original straps, which he thought might have slipped during water activities.
Mr Langos told reporters: “Those with sports bands… they are not going to stay in the water.” Xiao local.
Mr. Langos not only looks for watches rented by clients, but also finds lost items during dives. Importantly, he made it a point to return all recovered items to their owners and never sold anything, including a valuable white gold ring.
While Apple Watches are his most common find, Mr. Langos has also found smartphones, jewelry and prescription glasses during his underwater adventures. His message is clear: Apple Watch owners should be wary of original straps when engaging in water activities.
He combined those two hobbies—scuba diving and metal detecting—into a business, Scuba Bear Diving Rehabilitation Services. Mr. Langos will search for lost property for a fee, depending on the item and location.
“It’s a job that pays well, but it’s very niche,” Mr. Langos said. He added, “I’m the cheapest guy I know. If I can’t find it, I don’t charge. “
according to news mediaAs far as Apple Watches go, most still need to be charged, but since they’re locked, it’s difficult to return them to their original owners. If he can send a “Call this number” message to the watch and have it forwarded to the phone, then he can get it back. Cell phone companies are mostly not interested in returning the devices to their owners.
Mr. Langos acknowledged his ability to find items lost in the lake, he said. If the owner is 99% sure where the missing item might be, he can look for it. If the property was “somewhere in the middle of the lake,” he would be unlikely to find it.
