I can help, but I’ll need to actually see what you found.
Please upload a clear photo of the object (or a few photos from different angles). If it’s near a lake, it could be a lot of things—natural or man-made—so guessing without an image would be unreliable.
If you can’t upload a photo, describe it like this:
- Size (coin-sized, fist-sized, etc.)
- Color and material (metal, stone, plastic, rusty?)
- Shape (round, sharp, hollow, twisted, etc.)
- Any markings or writing
- Whether it’s heavy/light or has moving parts
Once I have that, I’ll tell you what it most likely is and whether it’s safe to handle.