NJ Transit crew recovers antique ring from toilet: Would you do the same?

How Far Would Someone Go To Retrieve A Dropped Ring

There was a recent story we talked about on the air about a woman who accidentally flushed her antique wedding ring down the toilet while on an NJ Transit train.

She was washing her hands when the ring, which dates back to 1905, accidentally came off.

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She reported it, and believe it or not, an NJ Transit crew member was able to retrieve the ring and eventually return it to her.

She couldn't believe it!

Of course, she was so excited to have the ring back, and the story got us talking on the air about the things people have accidentally dropped in the toilet and whether they would actually be willing to go in and retrieve them.

Would You Reach Into A Toilet To Save A Dropped Ring?

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Most of the people we talked to said absolutely not, but some people did put a price tag on it, saying that if the item were $1,000 or more, they would.

One woman called in and said her brother-in-law recently flushed his necklace down the toilet, and it was gone for good, but another woman had a completely different story. She said she dropped her brand-new phone into a porta-potty and actually went in to get it.

There's no way I could do that!

Some of the most common things that people have accidentally dropped in the toilet are keys, phones, toothbrushes, jewelry, and wallets, so be prepared to put a price on just how badly you want them back!