rubber stopper or strainer

[BrewKepf]

When pushing the carb though the lid of my fermenter, I pushed the rubber stopper all the way through and it fell into the wort.

Would it be better to sanitize a strainer and then try to get the rubber stopper out, or should I just let it sit there for the duration of fermentation until I open it up to transfer to bottling container?

 

[BrewKepf]

I know its probably a silly question and it looks like kind of a cryptic thread title...

I'm pretty sure it will be fine to just leave it as it is, just want to make sure by running it by everyone here.

 

[GreenwoodRover]

it happens to everyone. Your beer will be fine. leave it in there and just put the airlock into the hole w/o the grommet, or seal it with tape.
Happened to me on my first brew and it turned out fine, acruall better than fine it was awesome....