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Miracle Recovery: Lost Family Photos Found at Flea Market

12/10/2025

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Ricki Lake expressed disbelief after learning priceless family photos lost when her Malibu home burned in the Palisades fire were found by a stranger, Patty Scanlon.
Patty Scanlon discovered the images while searching for inspiration at the Pasadena City College Flea Market.
She bought a box of photos for $20, including memories of Lake and her son Milo.
Lake described the recovery as a miracle and thanked Scanlon.

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Story summary

Ricki Lake expressed disbelief after learning priceless family photos lost when her Malibu home burned in the Palisades fire were found by a stranger, Patty Scanlon.
Patty Scanlon discovered the images while searching for inspiration at the Pasadena City College Flea Market.
She bought a box of photos for $20, including memories of Lake and her son Milo.
Lake described the recovery as a miracle and thanked Scanlon.