Distraught wife launches desperate appeal to find engagement ring lost during Great South Run

A picture of the ring posted on Facebook by Jacinta Pearson

A DISTRAUGHT wife who lost her beloved engagement ring during the Great South Run is desperately appealing for help in finding the treasured family heirloom.

Jacinta Pearson was one of 25,000 runners tackling the annual 10-mile spectacle in Portsmouth yesterday.

But, while running the route, the irreplacable silver ring slipped off her finger.

The mother-of-two has taken to Facebook in a bid to be reunited with her engagement ring.

Since last night, the appeal has been shared by more than 14,000 people nationwide.

Speaking of the jewellery, Jacinta said: ‘This is irreplaceable to me as was my late mother’s.’

Anyone who discovers the ring is now being urged to contact The News by emailing [email protected] or informing Hampshire Constabulary about the it, by calling 101.