The Curse of Oak Island: Massive Underground Collapse Leads to GOLD?! (S12)

Oak Island Team Explores New Lead in Treasure Hunt

Oak Island, Nova Scotia — The Oak Island treasure hunt team is pushing forward with new drilling efforts as they continue their search for hidden treasure on the island.

In a recent team meeting at the Research Center, brothers Rick and Marty Lagina, along with their partner Craig Tester, discussed their latest drilling plans and findings in the Money Pit area. The team has focused their efforts on an area dubbed the “Golden Egg,” which they believe may be the key to unlocking the mystery of Oak Island’s long-lost treasure.

“We’ve been focused very much on these metals in the water,” Marty Lagina explained. “The recent tests suggest that this area, the Golden Egg, is where the metals are coming from. We need to drill a bunch of wells to evaluate it.”

The “Golden Egg” refers to a 2,500-square-foot area of interest, with new tests pointing to a more concentrated 30 by 15-foot section that could hold the key to the treasure. The team is determined to drill several boreholes in this area to investigate further.

“We’re looking for treasure,” Marty added, clearly motivated by the recent developments.

Drill hole EN-13, one of the key points of interest, is already showing signs of potential. While drilling the borehole, the team encountered soft ground at around 100 feet, which then became much firmer. Some members of the team believe this could indicate the presence of a man-made structure. “It’s suggesting something might be close,” said team member Scott. “We’re in fertile territory.”

The team also noted a strange phenomenon during the drilling process. Dr. Spooner, a member of the team, reported hearing a noise like thunder coming from underground, lasting for about 30 seconds. “It was really quite extraordinary,” he said. This led to further speculation that the team could be near an open chamber or void underground.

“We believe that we are in and around an open chamber,” said Ian, one of the team members involved in the drilling. “The underground collapse suggests that there’s something open down there.”

Later that day, the team also found evidence of an intriguing chemical reaction in the water extracted from the borehole, which they believe could indicate proximity to wood, a possible sign of a hidden structure. “This looks like a very promising lead,” Ian noted.

As the search for the treasure intensifies, the Oak Island team is also turning their attention to potential connections to Viking descendants. Recent discoveries, including a Roman coin on Lot 5, have prompted the team to investigate further historical ties.

Doug, a member of the team, suggested that Vikings or their descendants might have traveled to Oak Island, potentially leaving behind clues to the treasure. “Maybe they came down from L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland to hide something,” Doug speculated. “I think that’s what brought them to Oak Island.”

L’Anse aux Meadows, a Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada, is the only officially recognized Viking site in North America. The team is now considering a potential expedition to the site to investigate any links to Oak Island’s treasure. “New perspective and new insight are always a big thing,” Marty said.

With multiple clues pointing toward Viking involvement, the Oak Island team is gearing up for what could be their most significant lead yet in their ongoing search for treasure.