Rick Lagina: Just EVACUATED Oak Island After Digging Up Something TERRIFYING

Oak Island Exploration: A New Breakthrough in the Search for Hidden Treasure

During the course of their latest exploration, the research team has made a significant and surprising discovery that could provide the answers to many long-standing questions. While excavating a borehole, the team uncovered something that may very well be the solution to the mysteries surrounding Oak Island. The seventh episode of Season 11 of The Curse of Oak Island documents this crucial moment, where the determined Lagina brothers and their team of explorers make progress while simultaneously facing frustrating hurdles.

What lies beneath the hot island surface in The Money Pit and along the shores of Lot 5 has kept fans glued to their screens, wondering if the Lagina brothers are getting closer to uncovering the treasure or merely shifting the sands of mystery. This season, the search for clues takes a step further as the team digs deeper into Oak Island’s history and secrets.

The season’s exploration turns underground, as Rick and Marty Lagina venture into the Garden Shaft—a structure that is 228 years old and could hold the key to the island’s long-hidden treasure. Before they descend, the team is warned about a potentially dangerous area in the shaft where water could flood in, a major concern for their quest. Despite this threat, the brothers don their safety gear and descend into the depths, knowing that what lies at the bottom of the shaft could either be a trap or the long-awaited discovery that solves the island’s mystery.

With a goal of reaching 96 feet deep, the team has already made significant progress. Duma Contracting has moved the shaft to 87 feet, and the next step is to continue down in hopes of uncovering the final piece of the puzzle. However, the Garden Shaft has claimed lives in its long history, and there are real concerns that it could bring more misfortune. Still, the Laginas remain determined, knowing that the answers they seek may lie just below the surface.

Alongside the Garden Shaft investigation, the Oak Island team has been working on a strategic coring operation, which has revealed a new tunnel. This tunnel, dating back to the 1600s, runs east to west towards the “baby blob”—a mysterious area located 80 to 120 feet beneath the surface, thought to hold gold and silver. The team’s next challenge is to fix a critical water issue and then drill into this tunnel to determine its potential connection to the island’s treasure.

The team also finds intriguing evidence from water samples taken from the Money Pit area. The tests reveal organic matter, suggesting that people have been on Oak Island long before the current search efforts. Dr. Matt Lukeman and Dr. Fred Michael’s analysis points to the possibility of a large cave—possibly the source of the organic material and even a potential hiding place for treasure.

In another part of the island, the search continues at Aladdin’s Cave, a limestone cavern thought to be a man-made structure. Sonar and camera images suggest that this cave could hold significant evidence of human activity, with traces of gold and organic material further strengthening the idea that people were once in the cave. With organic matter found within the cave, the team believes that it could be linked to the treasure or some other historical significance, and they plan to drill nearby to investigate further.

Another breakthrough occurs in Lot 5, where metal expert Carmen Lega uncovers evidence that may connect Oak Island to Sir William Phips, a 17th-century politician and privateer. The discovery of a hand-made spike near the shore hints at a shipwreck, possibly linked to the Concepción, a Spanish galleon that sank off the coast of the Dominican Republic. This raises new theories about the potential connection between Oak Island and the lost treasure of the Concepción.

As the team digs deeper, both in the Garden Shaft and around Lot 5, they are uncovering new evidence that suggests people lived on Oak Island long before the Money Pit was discovered. They have found a mysterious stone building, pipes, and nails, further confirming that there was significant activity on the island. These findings point to a possible earlier settlement or a structure built to hide wealth.

However, just as excitement reaches its peak, nature throws a curveball. A typhoon hits Nova Scotia, causing widespread flooding and threatening to halt the exploration. The rapid flooding of the Garden Shaft, which is filled with 30 feet of water, halts progress and brings the team’s efforts to a standstill. This unexpected setback raises concerns about the famous flood tunnel, first discovered in 1804, which has long been thought to be a deliberate obstacle to prevent treasure hunters from succeeding.

Despite the frustration, the team remains determined to continue their search. They are faced with the same challenges that previous explorers encountered, but their hope remains strong. With the discovery of organic material, evidence of past human activity, and the potential for treasure just out of reach, the mystery of Oak Island is becoming ever more fascinating.

As drilling in Borehole KL1-14.5 reaches new depths, the team is beginning to unearth something significant. At 142.5 feet deep, they discover a cavern that could be the long-sought-after treasure room. The presence of a square-headed bolt in the cavern raises the possibility that this was an area where humans once lived or conducted activities. While the evidence is still inconclusive, experts like geologist Terry Matten and archaeologist Moya McDonald believe that the cave may hold the key to understanding Oak Island’s secrets.

In the end, the quest for the Oak Island treasure continues, with new discoveries, setbacks, and breakthroughs happening at every turn. The team is closer than ever to solving the island’s mystery, but with each new clue, the puzzle becomes even more complex. Fans of The Curse of Oak Island can only wait and wonder what will come next in this captivating and ongoing adventure.