Many archaeological relics were 'retrieved' from the site.
They were able to 'retrieve' [='save'] the situation.
Can their relationship be 'retrieved'? [='salvaged']
(..) You were selected for a mission of the utmost importance. What mission? Save the world. You're leaving for Fhloston, to retrieve four stones from the Diva Plavalaguna. Any questions? Why me? l retired months ago. For three reasons. (..)1997 The Fifth Element