Losing something valuable can be heartbreaking, especially when it holds precious memories. Just ask Coral Amayi, who lost her beloved digital camera while tubing down the Animas River in Durango, Colorado, 13 years ago. Little did she know that a decade later, her camera would resurface, bringing back a flood of cherished moments.

As she reminisced about the tubing trip and her friend’s wedding, Coral shared her disappointment in not realizing the camera was missing until it was too late. The small cord that attached the camera to her lanyard and flotation device had broken, causing the camera to be lost forever—or so she thought.

Fast forward to this year, when Spencer Greiner stumbled upon the camera during his travels. Though the camera itself was beyond repair, the memory card miraculously remained unharmed. Greiner reached out to people on social media to track down Coral, and to his amazement, he succeeded!

Reunited with her long-lost photos, Coral was overjoyed. The incredible journey her camera had taken deep beneath the river currents had come to an unexpected and delightful conclusion.

Don’t underestimate the resilience of nostalgia. Sometimes, the things we lose find a way back to us when we least expect it.