Rochester Hills Man’s SkyBridge Michigan Proposal Takes Dramatic Turn After Ring Falls 118 Feet Through Bridge Grating
BOYNE MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN — What was meant to be a picture-perfect marriage proposal turned into a tense two-hour search after an engagement ring slipped through the open grating of SkyBridge Michigan and fell approximately 118 feet to the snow-covered ski slopes below.
According to details shared by Boyne Mountain Resort, Rochester Hills resident Trevor Van Camp proposed to his girlfriend, Danielle Jenkins, while standing on the illuminated suspension bridge, which is one of the resort’s most popular attractions.
Engagement Ring Slips Through Open Bridge Floor
Moments after the proposal, the ring reportedly slid through the metal grating of the bridge floor and vanished into the darkness below, landing somewhere on the ski slopes beneath SkyBridge Michigan. The dramatic drop instantly turned the celebratory moment into a frantic search effort in freezing nighttime conditions.
Nighttime Search Spans More Than Two Hours
The couple spent more than two hours searching for the ring with the help of metal detectors, working alongside Pat Harper, a Boyne Mountain night-shift snowmaking supervisor. Harper provided the metal-detecting equipment and assisted in the search across the snowy terrain below the bridge.
Ring Detected and Recovered From Snow
After hours of searching, Harper reportedly detected a signal and located the engagement ring buried in the snow. The ring was safely recovered and returned to the couple, bringing a happy ending to what had briefly become a stressful ordeal.
A Proposal Story They’ll Never Forget
What began as a romantic proposal quickly became an unforgettable story involving teamwork, persistence, and a bit of luck. Despite the unexpected scare, the ring’s recovery allowed the moment to end on a joyful note. Have you ever witnessed or experienced a moment like this while traveling or visiting a destination attraction? Share your thoughts and read more unique stories like this at NapervilleLocal.com.
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