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Across the country, lost-and-found networks seek to reunite objects with disaster survivors. The work can take years.
Published September 25, 2026 · Category: News
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Across the country, lost-and-found networks seek to reunite objects with disaster survivors. The work can take years. In some cases, it's impossible to pick up all the pieces.
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Originally published at www.npr.org.
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Across the country, lost-and-found networks seek to reunite objects with disaster survivors. The work can take years. In some cases, it's impossible to pick up all the pieces.
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