The Curse Of Oak Island Season 12: Shocking Collapse at Smith’s Cove

Welcome back, Treasure Hunters!
If you’ve been following the Curse of Oak Island, you know this season has been full of jaw-dropping discoveries, seismic shifts, and tantalizing clues. But this episode? Oh boy, this episode is something you won’t want to miss.

A shocking collapse at Smith’s Cove has left us on the edge of our seats, and what they uncovered could change everything. So sit tight because we’re about to dive deep into the details of season 12, episode 5. Trust me, you’ll want to hear this. The stakes have never been higher, and the mystery never more compelling.

It’s been over 200 years since the first treasure hunter set foot on Oak Island, and still, the legendary riches that are said to lie beneath its soil remain just out of reach. From medieval artifacts to strange stone slabs inscribed with cryptic symbols, Oak Island has captivated the imaginations of adventurers, historians, and conspiracy theorists alike.

Legends say that one more death is required before the treasure can be found, and along the way, six men have already tragically lost their lives in pursuit of the elusive fortune. But this… well, let’s just say the plot thickens. And the latest developments at Smith’s Cove are nothing short of extraordinary.

Before we get to the shocking collapse, let’s set the stage. For weeks now, the Oak Island team, led by Rick and Marty Lagina, has been focused on a critical mission—uncovering the elusive flood tunnel. This tunnel is believed to be a crucial part of the original Money Pit security system, possibly designed to flood the pit and protect the treasure from would-be thieves.

If they can confirm the flood tunnel’s location, they’ll be one step closer to cracking the whole mystery wide open. Using a survey map drawn up by the legendary treasure hunter Bobby Ral Jr. back in 1963, the team’s efforts have been concentrated on Smith’s Cove, the very location where the flood tunnel is thought to emerge.

When they hit 30 feet beneath the surface, the crew was met with something unexpected. Something potentially groundbreaking. As they dug through the earth, the team unearthed a collection of cobbles.

Now, to the untrained eye, this might seem like just another pile of rocks, but seasoned treasure hunters know better. The cobbles are characteristic of the flood tunnel’s design, suggesting that they might be on the right track.

And then things got even more interesting. As the excavation continued, something unexpected caught Rick’s eye—a large fragment of concrete. And not just any concrete, but something eerily similar to the material that the Restall family had mixed and used in their failed attempt to seal off the flood tunnel back in the 1960s.

This discovery was more than just a random chunk of rubble. It could be the key to understanding the work done by the Restalls in their pursuit of the treasure. And if this concrete was indeed part of their efforts to block the flood tunnel, the team could be on the brink of uncovering the tunnel’s true location.

But that’s not all. This concrete fragment might hold more secrets. Expert Emma was brought in to conduct tests to determine its age. Could this be a crucial piece of the puzzle, linking the past with the present? Only time—and Emma’s expertise—would tell.

As if the concrete wasn’t enough, something even more astonishing happened during the dig. While Billy Gerhardt was carefully excavating the site, something large and unusual began to emerge from the mud.

It looked like wood—possibly a beam. But upon closer inspection, it became clear that this was something far more significant: a massive hand-cut wooden beam, seemingly out of place in the context of the Restall family’s previous efforts.

But if this wasn’t the Restalls’ work, then whose was it? Now, here’s where it gets truly fascinating. The team had been speculating about the possibility of other human-made structures in the area. Could this beam be part of the original design for the flood tunnel? Was it left behind by whoever constructed this mysterious underground system so long ago?

The beam’s sheer size was enough to raise eyebrows. This wasn’t a simple piece of wood tossed together. It looked like it had been carefully crafted by someone with specific intent. The craftsmanship was far too refined for it to have been just a random piece of debris.

And while the Restalls had certainly worked in the area, the beam didn’t match their style. This could be evidence of a far older structure, possibly linked to whoever first built the flood tunnel.

Now, things took a turn for the dramatic. Just as the team was carefully excavating the site, disaster struck. The trench they were working in began to collapse—suddenly, violently, and without warning.

It was as if the Earth itself was trying to swallow the team’s efforts whole. The collapse exposed more of the structure beneath the surface, including the elusive beam. The team’s nerves were frayed as the realization set in—they might be standing on top of something far more significant than they ever expected.

With the trench now unstable, it was crucial to act fast and safely. The team quickly shifted their focus to preserving the exposed area and carefully documenting every detail. What they uncovered in the aftermath of the collapse was, without question, one of the most shocking developments in Oak Island history.

The beam was only part of the story. When the debris settled, the team found something else—evidence of human intervention deep beneath the surface. Whoever had built this structure had clearly gone to great lengths to ensure that it stayed hidden and that its purpose was never uncovered.

And the team now faced the incredible challenge of determining exactly what this structure was, who built it, and how it fit into the larger mystery of the treasure.

As the team contemplates what they found, they bring in an expert who might just hold the key to unlocking the next chapter of the mystery: Dr. Yen Frank. Dr. Frank is a world-renowned geophysicist who has developed groundbreaking technology for scanning the subsurface of the earth, including radar systems used to study the Pyramids of Giza and even the surface of the Moon.

Now, he’s brought his expertise to Oak Island in the hopes of uncovering more clues about the treasure’s whereabouts. Using advanced ground-penetrating radar (GPR), Dr. Frank and Craig Tester set out to scan boreholes in the so-called “golden egg” area of the Money Pit.

This area has been the focus of intense interest for months, after groundwater tests revealed the presence of precious metals buried somewhere between 80 and 120 feet deep. The GPR scans could be the team’s best shot at finding anomalies, voids, structures, or metallic objects that would confirm the treasure’s existence.

But as with everything on Oak Island, the results remain to be seen. The concept of the flood tunnel is more than just a theory—it’s a critical part of the Oak Island mystery. For years, treasure hunters have speculated that the tunnel was designed to flood the Money Pit, keeping the treasure hidden from anyone who dared to uncover it.

This ingenious system would have been a safeguard, making it nearly impossible for treasure hunters to access the vault without triggering a flood. The discovery of evidence pointing to the existence of this tunnel at Smith’s Cove suggests that the team is on the verge of making a breakthrough.

If they can trace the tunnel’s path and connect it to the Money Pit, they may finally unlock the treasure’s hiding place.

In the 1960s, the Restall family became deeply involved in Oak Island’s treasure hunt. They attempted to block off the flood tunnel, believing that doing so would prevent the Money Pit from flooding, but their efforts ultimately failed.

The concrete fragment found earlier could be a direct link to the Restall family’s attempt to seal off the tunnel. This concrete, if verified as part of their work, could provide valuable insights into how the tunnel was built—and more importantly, where it leads.

The team’s goal is to follow the trail left by the Restalls and connect it to the larger treasure vault, which could finally reveal the fabled riches hidden beneath the island.

The massive wooden beam discovered at Smith’s Cove raised more than a few eyebrows. Its craftsmanship—unlike anything the Restalls would have used—suggests that the beam could be linked to the original creators of the flood tunnel.

This discovery not only points to the possibility of an ancient human-made structure beneath the island, but also adds to the growing mystery of who built the tunnel in the first place. Was this part of a centuries-old design, possibly left by the original treasure protectors, or was it part of a more recent attempt by treasure hunters like the Restalls?

Either way, this discovery further complicates the puzzle, offering a tantalizing clue that may one day point to the treasure’s final resting place.

The collapse at Smith’s Cove was a pivotal moment in the search for Oak Island’s treasure. While it posed a significant risk to the team, it also unveiled more of the structure hidden beneath the surface. As the trench gave way, it exposed critical pieces of evidence, including the previously buried wooden beam.

In some ways, the collapse might have been a blessing in disguise, as it allowed the team to see more than they would have if the excavation had proceeded without incident. But with danger always lurking on Oak Island, the team must be cautious.

This accident could have been disastrous, but it also deepened the mystery, as it revealed more about the carefully hidden structures that may protect the treasure.

What’s next for Oak Island? As the team continues to sift through the clues and piece together the puzzle, the search for the treasure reaches a fever pitch. With so many tantalizing discoveries—concrete fragments, beams, and the potential for finding the flood tunnel—the team is closer than ever to solving the mystery.

But even as they make progress, there are still many questions left unanswered. What lies deeper beneath Smith’s Cove? Will they finally trace the flood tunnel to the Money Pit? And most importantly, will they discover the treasure that has eluded treasure hunters for centuries?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: The Curse of Oak Island is far from over, and with each passing day, the stakes grow higher.