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Social Media Helps Woman Return Photo Albums To U.S. Marine

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - Three photo albums mysteriously left on a woman's Lakewood porch have been returned to their rightful owner - a U.S. marine. CBS4 introduced you to Christine Gallegos last week.

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She says a note left on the albums read, "I'm sorry, but a vet lost all his pics, I'm homeless myself and I would try to get these home. If you know this kid please help."

Marine Album Abandoned 2 (from Christine Gallegos)
(credit: Christine Gallegos)

Gallegos took to social media in hopes of returning the albums. On Saturday, she was successful.

Marine Album Abandoned 1 (from Christine Gallegos)
(credit: Christine Gallegos)

She and Robert Kennedy connected and exchanged a hug.

He says the albums were stolen from his car, and he's happy to have them back.

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