If it is not in the item bag, and not in the garden where originally located, then you should leave the island and see if it comes back. The only other option is to complete the island without it and see if you get credit for returning it.
The same one in Early Poptropica village that is missing its water bucket.
you will give it to someone there at the guy near the wishing well.(in early poptropica)
The jet pack & the water bucket
Give it to the man near the well in the old town in early poptropica.
you need to get the water bucket, the pig,and the flag.
The pig,water bucket and their flag.
click on the people
After obtaining all 3 items, the pig, the bucket and the flag, return them to the Early Poptropicans to complete the level. (:
the things you need for the people in early poptropica are........ a water bucket, signal flag, and the prized porker
On Poptropica, the things you need to get is a glowstick, a pig, a flag, and a jetpack and a water bucket.
pig,water bucket,egg,flag,light,and that it
To the far right of Early Poptropica Village. When all the items are returned, he will give you the Island Medallion for Early Poptropica. You must return the Pig, the water Bucket, and the Signal Flag.