Community of the ring: a newly engaged couple thanks the New York police

Whether fate or a stroke of luck, Daniella Anthony and John Drennan will soon find their precious jewel.

"We are so happy that we can not believe it," said the young couple after discovering that her engagement ring had been found.

The couple, from Peterborough, United Kingdom, flew to New York to celebrate their tenth birthday.

million. Drennan said that he had thought a lot about the proposal.

Addressing BBC News on Sunday night, he said he carried the ring in his pocket for two days before finding the right time.

"I want to make it clear that I did not propose a grid in Times Square – it's there that we lost it," Mr. Drennan said.

This memorable occasion was held at Central Park a few hours earlier.

"The time had come, there were autumn leaves everywhere and few people."

Daniella said right away, but both knew the ring was not the right size.

"I tried to tell John that it was too big, but he insisted I wear it," Ms. Anthony said.

"I told him everything was fine, I was so happy to finally call my fiancée after all this time," Drennan added.

The happy couple decides to eat a piece and see the spectacular Christmas show in Times Square when the ring escapes.

"We were going back to the hotel, I can still see the ring, bouncing once … bouncing twice, then it's gone," Mr. Drennan said.

Daniella and John immediately called the police and the officers opened the gate with a crowbar.

They watched underneath, using torches, for at least two hours.

But that did not succeed.

"We simply assumed that everything was gone, and we finally had no choice but to leave. and try to enjoy the rest of our weekend, "Mr. Drennan said.

Daniella was inconsolable and they left without leaving their name to the police, desperate.

They arrived home on Sunday and said that they were planning to go directly to the jewelry store to buy another ring.

"I could not stand the thought of her being deprived of it," Drennan said.

But moments after arriving at the airport, a friend warned them of the social media campaign being carried out by the New York Police Department.

Police had posted a video recording of the couple trying to get the ring and using Twitter to appeal.

"Hey guys, is that you?" the friend asked the couple.

"We could not believe it, we really thought it was gone," said Mrs. Anthony.

"We do not use Twitter – we did not know it was happening, but we are very happy."

"We are very grateful to everyone – especially the New York Police Department and everyone who shared our story," said the couple.

They also wished to sincerely thank all the people who had stopped to help watch the scene.

There was one family in particular who stayed for moral support.

"They had a little girl who gave Daniella a big hug and told her not to worry," Drennan said.

"At the time, this embrace meant everything."

The couple will now liaise with the NYPD to bring the ring back safely to his home in Peterborough.