This couple drops the ring down the drain during a nightmare proposal

Brits John Drennan, 36, and his partner Daniella Anthony, 34 from Cambridgeshire, were on a romantic getaway in New York City when John decided to propose to her. All was going wonderfully until the couple dropped the ring through the subway grate before John frantically jumped down flat to look for it as his concerned new fiancé watched on.

The incident caught on surveillance camera

It seems that all was lost and the newly-engaged couple were forced to leave without their bonding ring. However, fortunately, the entire ordeal was caught on CCTV which allowed members of the New York police to find, retrieve and clean up the ring.

The police department shared the video online, as they turned to the public to help them find the unfortunate couple and return their engagement ring back to them.

Ring returned to its owner

In a heartwarming turn of events, the NYPD managed to find the English couple - and it wasn't long before the couple was reunited with the ring, thanks to the incredibly thoughtful officers who took the time to find the precious gem.

The story couldn't have ended on a happier note, noted by the officers with a snap of the happy couple, celebratory drinks in hand - with the ring on Daniella's finger - as they humorously captioned it:

Thank you, Twitter. Case closed! Love John, Daniella and the NYPD.