Breaking: Insider LEAK Oak Island Team Found the Treasure in Season 12!

I figure it’s like old home week, right?
We came back home because we never finished this.
We could put some potential questions on here just so we all know what is possible.

Season 12 has delivered what has been years of waiting.
The curtain has finally been lifted on Oak Island’s biggest mystery.
A team insider has made a shocking revelation.

Clues that previously only raised hopes are now turning into solid reality.
Is this the location of the centuries-old treasure hidden?
And if so, what could this mean for the next phase of the search for Oak Island?

Come along as we take a look at this crucial turning point, the revelation that changed the course of the entire team.
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The Oak Island excavations have presented new challenges at every step.
But recent discoveries have given the team new hope.

As the excavations moved closer to the garden shaft, some clues were found that pointed to the treasure that had been sought for decades.
Rick and Marty Lagginina focused their attention solely on the money pit area.
Duma Contracting Limited extended the garden shaft to a depth of 90 ft so that they could reach the mysterious tunnel that was found 95 ft below.

Metal signs found underground further increased the possibilities about this tunnel, which the team is calling the baby blob.
Marty Lagginina was particularly excited about the possibility of finding an old wooden structure inside the tunnel, which could perhaps open the door to Oak Island’s biggest mystery.

Despite the initial setbacks, the team continued to expand the garden shaft to find out its historical significance.
On the other hand, archaeologist Larair Nan also expressed great enthusiasm about this phase.

While monitoring borehole H8, Terry Mat and Charles Barkhouse found clues, including leather, ancient parchment, a book binding, and a marked object that indicated the team was close to finding the treasure.
Though they encountered technical and geographic hurdles along the way, Marty’s persistence kept the team motivated.

Terry suggested a secret chamber containing the treasure may have been damaged in a previous excavation.
Meanwhile, chemical signals in water samples raised the possibility that something extremely valuable may still be hidden below ground.

As digging began around the rock, a wooden structure was revealed beneath the layers of soil, something that did not look natural.
Gary Drayton carefully cleaned the area.
And according to him, the piece of wood was not only very old, but its structure also indicated that it had been used in some construction or structure.

Rick immediately asked the team to examine the depth and surrounding layers to determine whether the board could be part of a ship or an underground structure.
During the investigation, no nails or metal clamps were found, indicating that the board could be hundreds of years old.

Meanwhile, near borehole H8, Terry Mat and Charles Barkhouse unearthed some very interesting pieces.
A piece of leather, a book binding, and a marked object that may have been part of an old document or a chest.
These things strengthened the team’s belief that they were now very close to the zone where the real mystery was hidden.

Lared Nan, who was present at the site, also found the rock and board in an unusual position and suggested that it may have been part of a strategic structure that had been covered by swamps over time.
The discoveries and clues found so far indicate that these layers of Oak Island are not just soil, but pages of centuries-old history, which need to be carefully turned over.

When a thick layer of wood was discovered just a few feet below the surface of Daladal, the team began to pay special attention to its structure and condition.
Gary Drayton noted that the wood was much thicker than usual and that it was shaped like a ship’s deck.
Rick Lagginina noticed that despite such a large structure, no metal nails or fittings were found there, which further strengthened the suspicion that the piece was very old.

Gary also confirmed that the board had no fasteners and it was found clean at a depth of 2 ft, which further increases its importance.
Based on this discovery, Rick pointed to a new possibility.
Was the rock and the wood underneath it placed here intentionally?

He suggested to the team that the structure of this entire area and the relationship between the objects should be studied in detail.
Jack Begley said that this area falls exactly between Stone Road and Money Pit, which makes this area even more important.
Billy Ghart pointed to the staircase-like stone structure found around it and said that all this did not look natural but planned.

Rick insisted on continuing the excavation, especially on the line where the stones appeared in a sequence, as if the line of an ancient map had descended to the ground.
Gary’s enthusiasm in every discovery was also inspiring the team that they were very close to finding something big and historic.

Now the team plans to mark the boundaries of this area and do a detailed scanning so that it can be determined whether this entire structure was the landing site of a ship or a security system built for some hidden treasure.

Every discovery gives rise to a new question, and this has been proven time and again in the Oak Island excavations.
When the team recently found repeated unusual metal traces in a corner of the swamp, Rick Lagginina saw this as a new line of investigation, not a coincidence.

He gave the team clear instructions to speed up the excavation in this area and examine the soil layers more closely.
That same afternoon, Jack Begley noticed some anomalies while metal detecting in the money pit area.
The traces found during the previous trip were now missing, raising suspicions that some metal had moved in another direction.

Meanwhile, an archaeological team was working on a stone foundation that had been discovered earlier in the year at the bottom of a circular depression.
Jack joined in the excavation and eagerly inquired about the work being carried out there.
Archaeologist Jaime Kuba explained that the structure was different from previously thought and may have been used as a residence or workplace.

Its size and detail indicate that it may have been part of a larger scheme, not a simple construction.
Many important objects have been found in the area over the past year, including a 14th century lead barter token, Venetian glass beads dating from 1500 to 1650, and metal tools associated with Sir William Fipps.

Haime outlined the day’s program, stressing that it was important to clearly mark the boundary of the stone foundation so that its purpose could be understood.
Jack Begley’s energy and enthusiasm brought a new dynamic to the atmosphere.

Jeff, who was overseeing every step of the excavation, was trying to understand how all this connected to the mystery of Oak Island.
As the soil was carefully removed, bricks, ceramic fragments, and glass fragments were revealed, indicating that lot 5 may have once been a site of human activity.

The role of scientific approach and solid evidence in the excavation of Oak Island has become more important than ever.
Recently, Haimey Cuba and his team identified a layer of compacted soil which indicated that there was some kind of mortar or structural mixture present there.
As Haimey examined that layer carefully, a concrete-like texture was found in it, which became an important clue for the entire team.

The excitement about this discovery increased further when Hei called the team around and asked them to examine that part closely.
Jack also reminded that a similar material was also found in the H8 area in the year 2019 which made this new discovery seem even more important.

Meanwhile, Fiona Steel, working on a mysterious stone foundation located on the edge of lot 5, the western part of Oak Island, touched another surprising layer.
She said that as soon as her tool hit that layer, a special kind of sound and ashlike texture was felt, which was not ordinary.

Haimey Cuba who was present compared the layer to a previously found gray mortar.
Leair Nan now overseeing the discovery suggested that the new material be compared to samples from the money pit area.
Emma Culligan, an expert in materials analysis, was called in.

Jaime quickly offered to submit the sample for analysis, believing that accuracy was the key to understanding Oak Island’s mysteries.
Jack Begley also enthusiastically suggested that if the material was of the same origin as the one found in the money pit, it might mean there was some historic link between the two areas, a passage, tunnel, or hidden structure now buried below the surface.

A major challenge in digging at Oak Island has been that as the depth of exploration increases, older layers and structures hidden in the ground layers raise new questions.
Leared Nan emphasized that it is important to take a consistent sample to understand the soil composition and remains found in it so that the two sites can be compared and any possible links can be found.

In preparation for the next day, Jack Begley rearranged his digging equipment.
Meanwhile, Marty Lagginina, Alex, and the rest of the team focused on borehole H8, the area where the possibility of the chapel vault had been raised before.

As the dig reached a depth of 211 ft, Terry Mat and Marty discussed the challenges from previous attempts.
Terry pointed out the layers there were mixed with silt, clay, and some fallen debris, indicating that they were too close to the surface to hide something solid.

During this process, Alex Lagginina made a special discovery, a piece of wood located right above the basement.
Terry also pointed out a piece of solid metal, which piqued Marty’s curiosity.

Terry suggested that the piece might be part of the same plug that had been broken off in the earlier excavation.
Marty furthered this idea, imagining that the plug may have broken off and expanded in several directions over time.

Terry shared estimates of its original length and width and said that a large portion of it may still be around.
Terry, who is the director of the excavation team, also suggested that the treasure chamber, which the team calls a vault, may have shifted out of place over time.

Rick Lagginina suggested that the excavation rig be moved to another point so that it could be examined from another direction.
Marty agreed with Rick’s suggestion and said that identifying the exact direction and location of the vault is vital for future excavations.
He also told the team that the next step must be taken carefully.

The location of the next pit should be chosen with precision.
Wood fragments found from time to time during excavations at Oak Island are proving to be not just structural but historical evidence as well.
A carbon dating report on a recent wood sample taken from the bottom of the garden shaft was awaited.

Rick, Alex, and Scott Barlo met with Roger Forton at the Duma team trailer.
Rick began the meeting by praising the team’s collective efforts and stressing that such research is only successful when everyone works together.

Alex contacted Craig Tester directly to ensure accurate data so that the team could avoid any delays or confusion.
As Craig shared the report over the phone, the room fell silent.
According to the report, the sample may date from between 1631 and 1684.

This time period predates the known history of Oak Island, which turned out to be an important clue for the team.
Rick and Jeff both were lost in thought as they heard this information.
Jeff immediately tried to understand the historical meaning of this.
Could this tunnel be part of the original structure that was built before the Searcher era?

Craig then presented a detailed analysis, including percentage-based data obtained from various carbon dating techniques.
Roger Forton acknowledged the gravity of this information, saying that it has the potential to rewrite the story of Oak Island.

According to Craig, the age of this wood sample indicates that this structure may have been built by original depositors, not by people who began exploring it later.
Alex saw this discovery as a connection to the old money pit and in particular the location of the chamber there.

This is the second time this season that wood from the 1600s has been found in a tunnel and both samples came from areas that appear to be much earlier than the initial money pit.
This fact could now turn the search in a whole new direction.

The geological correlation of Oak Island’s discoveries so far has become an undeniable factor.
When the team compared soil samples from excavations between Garden Shaft and Lot 5, the results were astonishing.

Rick Lagginina, Alex Lagginina, Jack Begley, and Scott Barlo met with archaeologist Lar Nan, and metallurgical expert Emma Culligan near the old stone structure located in lot 5.
The focus of the discussion was on the examination of a solid concrete-like material found there, which had been found in the money pit area before.

Haimey Kuba took a soil sample from the site, which was believed to be mortar.
Leair provided one of the old samples from the money pit for analysis, and Emma Culligan tested both by X-ray diffraction.
The results were astonishing.

The sample from lot 5 was an almost perfect match to a sample taken 104 ft below the money pit.
This was not just a coincidence.
It pointed to the presence of a possible tunnel or structure connecting the two areas underground.

Scott Barlo marveled at the exact locations in the borehole where Emma confirmed the possible connection.
The test results proved that the chemical similarity between the soil near the garden shaft and beneath lot 5 could be evidence of an ancient man-made structure.

Lar Nan particularly emphasized that the material appeared to have been placed there carefully and deliberately.
Emma’s report further solidified the idea that this was a carefully constructed structure, not a natural formation.

Alex concluded that the sample was not just a coincidence.
It indicated that a connection between lot 5 and the money pit had been hidden for years.
Lared Nan also expressed surprise at this revelation and said that if it proves to be true, it could change the direction of Oak Island’s history forever.

One of the biggest complications of digging on Oak Island is connecting each discovery to other structures and history.
Alex Lagginina considered that if there was a match between the material found in lot 5 and the earlier excavations associated with the money pit, it could not be mere coincidence.

However, he also acknowledged that the possibility of soil and building material being moved to two different areas would not be easy to work out.
Scott Barlo reported that wood recently found in one of the tunnels was dated to the 1600s, which could match the EFIP theory.

Jack Begley suggested that the structures found in lot 5 may be connected to earlier excavations or earlier treasure deposits.
In this context, Rick Legenna described this as a new twist to the Oak Island story when the possible material associated with William Fipps and his ship Conception was mentioned.

He proposed that the material from lot 5 should be compared with reports and discoveries from Conception to identify any clear connections.
As the team dug deeper, the mysteries became more complex.

The question now loomed over this 229-year-old expedition was whether the next discovery would solve a historical mystery or start a new one.
In the Daladal area where the excavation was taking place, the team found an ancient cemented path.

A heavy chain and hook were found near the path which based on its design and corrosion level were estimated to date from the 16th century.
The device was believed to have been used to unload cargo from ships when Oak Island served as a maritime trading post.

The discovery of a barrel stave matching parts of a wooden barrel found 3 years earlier further fueled the theory that the area may have been a landing zone for ships.
Given these new clues, the team decided to expand excavations at the site.

When a stone path was discovered during the excavation, Marty, Gary, and Billy discussed its purpose.
Was the path actually over, or did it serve as some sort of retaining wall?

Also, wooden objects found nearby raised the possibility that this portion of the stone road may have been connected to an early structure.
Whenever a major interruption occurs in the Oak Island exploration, the team sees it as the beginning of a new possibility, not just an obstacle.

Recent heavy rains and storms affected the garden shaft area, flooding it and necessitating the reset of many instruments.
But when the Duma team began investigating the source of the water, a discovery came to everyone’s attention.

A separate offset chamber was discovered at a depth of about 65 ft from the garden shaft.
This chamber was clearly different from the garden shaft, proving that there are multi-layered structures beneath the ground.

As soon as the water flow was stopped in that area, Rick and Marty considered it a defining moment.
The team immediately decided to investigate this new structure thoroughly and mark it clearly on the geologic map of Oak Island.

Marty, who had previously been skeptical about the utility of the swamp area, could now clearly see that these structures could be part of a larger plan.
Gary Drayton proposed bringing in experts in the field, especially those with an understanding of old rocks, drainage structures, and ancient tunnel systems.

Craig Tester and Rick Lagginina agreed that if an offset chamber was found near Garden Shaft, it was possible that more such chambers were scattered throughout the Money Pit area.
The team then focused on a vacuum zone called Aladdin’s Cave, which was already considered a strategic search site.

The location of Aladdin’s cave is about 30 ft southwest of Garden Shaft, and metallurgy signals and irregularities had been confirmed at this location before.
The team was now looking at the entire area as a potential treasure hiding structure, not just a geological anomaly.

Meanwhile, Rick stressed that the team should not be distracted by current obstacles.
Whether it’s technical obstacles or weather obstacles, the goal is now clearer, to bring to the surface the real evidence hidden beneath the layers of Oak Island.

The strongest basis of history in the excavation of Oak Island is formed when the discoveries of different periods start pointing in a common direction.
During the drainage process done in season 8, when an ancient stone wararf came to light, the team got concrete evidence for the first time that human activities had existed on this island for several hundred years.

As the excavation progressed, it became clear that the stone structure was not heading towards the swamp, but directly towards the money pit.
This was the point from which Fred Nolan’s decades-old theory started gaining momentum again that the swamp of Oak Island may not be natural but man-made.

The special thing was that when more excavation was done to confirm this theory, a huge stone structure was found in the same area whose date was estimated to be around 1200 A.D.
This further strengthened the point that the geographical form of Oak Island may not be just a gift of nature, but may have been changed under some plan.

Excavations in the southern section also uncovered a wooden railing dating from 660 to 770 A.D., proving to be the oldest archaeological remains discovered on Oak Island so far.
Meanwhile, in lot 15, Gary Drayton and Jack Begley found another significant object estimated to be more than 300 years old.

Water samples taken from several boreholes in the money pit area showed evidence of large quantities of silver, raising speculation that there may still be a treasure buried beneath the island, waiting to be discovered for hundreds of years.
In lot 21, Gary Drayton and Dan Hensky discovered two iron tools that may have been used in the tunneling process.

Blacksmithing expert Carmen Ley suggested these may be linked to the Templar period given their markings.
In addition, in lot 25, located near Samuel Ball’s former homestead, Alex Lagginina found a button belonging to a British naval officer, raising questions about how that officer’s presence may have been connected to Oak Island.

In the same series, Rick Lagginina found fragments of a wooden cargo barrel near the Stone Wararf that date from the 15th century.
These may relate to Oak Island’s ancient trading or treasure burial activities.

And a leather shoe heel fragment from borehole 8b dated to 1492 suggests it may have been a relic associated with a prominent and influential individual.
One of the most interesting features of the finds on Oak Island is that they connect to different places and eras, becoming part of a larger historical picture.

Near lot 4, Gary Drayton discovered a mysterious metal fragment in an area called the hole under the hatch that was depicted on Zena Halpern’s Templar map.
When the metal was analyzed by Dr. Christa Brousoe, it was concluded that the fragment may have belonged to an ancient cannon and was likely of Portuguese origin.

Similarly, in the money pit area, Michael John and surveyor Steve Guptil found a small stone cannonball at a depth of 100 ft.
Rick Lagginina and Gary Drayton later found another similar ball, which analysis indicated may have been from Portugal’s Azores Islands, further strengthening the possibility of Portuguese influence on Oak Island.

In addition, core drilling from borehole CD6 found some wooden fragments which may be connected to the 15th-century tunnel based on construction style and depth.
A void was found in borehole AB13, indicating that the money pit may be connected to another underground chamber.

A small metal object found in borehole D2 was found to contain traces of gold, which sparked a wave of excitement among the team.
In 2020, Rick Lagginina and Gary Drayton discovered a mysterious wooden object in the triangle-shaped swamp, which was later dated to 1632.

This discovery indicates that the area may have been associated with 17th-century human activity.
Meanwhile, an old wooden finishing tool was also found while digging in lot 4, which was dated between 1620 and 1740.

The object appears to be made in the English style of craftsmanship, indicating that there may have been an English presence on Oak Island at that time.
A large stone wararf was discovered near lot 25, further strengthening the possibility of Samuel Ball’s involvement in maritime activities.

The discovery is becoming part of a larger story, one in which historical layers of trade, naval, and treasure hiding are being revealed one by one.
A major change in the Oak Island excavations came when research was no longer limited to digging, but focused on finding connections between the clues found.

When a gently sloping stone path was discovered near lot 5, it became clear that this path connected the paved area of the swamp directly to the money pit and was estimated to be about 500 years old.
In the same area, Gary Drayton and Rick Lagginina discovered an incomplete coin dating from the Roman period dated to around 300 B.C.

This discovery revived the discussion of signs of the presence of ancient civilizations on Oak Island.
A circular pit in lot 5 with a diameter matching that of the old money pit was of particular interest to the team.

Excavations in this area yielded 18th-century objects and pottery, raising questions about what might be hidden deep within the pit and its contents.
In 2022, a lead barter token with scalloped edges was found near the same pit.

When it was subjected to laser ablation tests, its elements showed the same characteristics as those found in a 14th-century French lead cross found at Smith’s Cove in 2017.
This similarity further fuels the question of whether there could be a historical connection between Oak Island and the Knights Templar.

This year, another important discovery was made.
A mysterious rectangular foundation was found with many ancient objects recovered from the surface around it.

The items collected by the team of Gary Drayton and the Lagginina brothers included pipe stems, metal nails, and clay objects dating to the 1730s.
This is the same period when construction of the garden shaft in the money pit area is believed to have begun, leading to speculation that the two sites may have been part of the same plan.

This year, Gary Drayton and Jack Begley found another old barter token which was analyzed by expert Emma Culligan.
This token was made of arsenical bronze which historically was not used until after 1500 A.D.

This confirms that the object is at least 500 years old.
Together, these discoveries add a new layer to Oak Island’s history, raising the possibility of the involvement of not just colonial era civilizations or secret organizations, but possibly even earlier.

Over the years of excavations and research on Oak Island, some beliefs and superstitions have cropped up over time, but the team’s focus has always been on actual evidence.
When excavations began on Lot 5, acquired by the Legenna Brothers in 2022, some ancient coins were recovered from there, which have now been sent for analysis by expert Sandy Campbell.

A metal latch was also found inside a round structure located on the same lot measuring about 13 ft in diameter.
Initial investigations by the on-site laboratory indicated that the latch may be associated with a historical figure who may have played a role in the story of the Oak Island treasure.

Rick Lagginina was in Italy during the discovery, but when he was informed about the laboratory’s findings, he praised the process of modern science and analysis, especially for uncovering things that are not visible to the eye, but have been part of history.

The garden shaft area is still considered risky.
Last year, digging was halted during the winter after traces of gold were found in the water.

Now that weather conditions are favorable, the team has decided to go deeper, but this time with greater caution.
The current season’s excavations and borehole drilling in the money pit area have yielded objects from the 17th and 18th centuries, suggesting they may be very close to their target.

However, one historical belief still poses a psychological challenge to the team: the alleged curse on Oak Island, which states that the treasure will not be found until seven people die.
So far, six people have died in the search.

Marty Lagginina only said that there are some recent developments that he cannot share at the moment, but the mystery of the Oak Island story is still alive.
Whenever a structure and archaeological object are found together during the search for Oak Island, it becomes very important to understand their relationship.

Recently, an investigation has begun into the possible relationship between the artifacts found from lot 5 and the U-shaped structure.
The team suspects that there may be a deep connection between these two, which is possibly connected to an old pit or underground system.

In the same sequence, fresh information obtained through drilling has further strengthened the possibility that a large tunnel may exist under the island.
Now, the team is considering the possibility of taking the excavation further by making a new tunnel, especially in those areas where Roman numerals were previously found.

Oak Island is now being identified as an island where people have been searching for treasure for almost two centuries.
However, an old folk tale is also in discussion about this entire search, which says that this treasure will not be found until seven people give up their lives.

This belief may not be scientifically verifiable, but it does maintain a sense of caution within the team.
Recent excavations have re-exposed a tunnel about 30 ft east of the garden shaft.

Tests on a wood sample from this location have revealed traces of precious metals, making it even more important to determine if this tunnel passes beneath the garden shaft.
The team now plans to make lateral tunnels in other directions along the sides to confirm the direction and extent of the tunnel.

To do this, they are waiting for permission from Dumas Contracting Limited to deepen the garden shaft to 98 ft so that the main tunnel can be intercepted in the middle.
Alex Lagginina and other members have joined the money pit drilling operation while Marty and Rick Lagginina are monitoring the main site.

Recently, the team also received carbon dating reports of a piece of wood recovered from that tunnel.
According to the report, the wood dates to around 1746, the same period when the Duke Dunville tried to recapture Louis Borg.

This new information adds another solid reference to the historical possibilities of Oak Island.
Also, similar evidence has been found in lot 5 before, including objects dating from around 700 A.D. and a 14th-century lead barter token.

So the researchers plan to continue digging further in this area while also closely monitoring the ongoing core drilling campaign in borehole [Music] D5N24.5 where the mysterious tunnel was first discovered.
The Oak Island excavation has now reached a stage where every inch of depth is uncovering not just land but history.

Recently, the team reached a depth of 78 ft in a borehole drilled in the money pit area.
Although they are still about 25 ft above their target, despite this, the excavation was not stopped.

The team recently carefully examined debris from a circular pit, finding artifacts dating from the 17th to mid-18th centuries.
These discoveries lead the team to believe that these objects may have been associated with military activities, possibly related to the Duke Dunville expedition, a French naval mission in 1746, which aimed to hide something valuable in the area.

The team is currently sending these objects to the laboratory for further in-depth examination.
Rick, Marty, and other team members joined the team from Dumas Contracting in a video conference discussing the ongoing drilling project in the Money Pit area.

The meeting shared the latest technical updates and code of practice related to structure expansion.
Dumas officials suggested the work be split into two parts: one to extend the currently protected shaft deeper and one to allow horizontal digging in the direction of the tunnel.

The team hopes to have that code by the end of the month.
If it’s delayed, that could affect the excavation timeline.

Meanwhile, the Oak Island team is still investigating the mysterious stone foundation that was discovered last year.
The items found so far, including ceramic fragments and pipe stems, date to around 1770, before the money pit’s official start.

The earliest layers of the excavation also yielded a cream-like pottery fragment that dates to the mid-7th century.
It also yielded part of a musket identified as a ram rod guide with a clear hole and Roman numerals, though it’s not yet clear which country the piece belongs to.

The weapon fragment was examined using X-ray imaging technology without damaging it, producing 3D images.
The fragment was recovered from lot 5, and the Roman numerals on it raised the possibility of its connection to an old military regiment.

The search on Oak Island became clearer when some old matches resurfaced.
When the team recently saw Roman numerals engraved on a piece of ramrod found in lot 5, they remembered an earlier excavation from the 1970s, a 65-ft long U-shaped wooden structure found near Smith’s Cove.

The same structure, which was thought to be part of a flood barrier at the time, also had Roman numerals engraved on it.
The similarities at the two locations led the team to wonder if the structures might be part of the same construction period or plan.

The team is now focused on finding the secret tunnels on Oak Island, particularly a possible connection between the U-shaped structure and the items found in lot 5.
The Roman numerals on the ramrod fueled the theory that it might be a military or security device associated with the same U-shaped structure.

Encouraged by this discovery, the team has decided to continue the excavation, confident that there are still many secrets hidden here.
Along with this, the team is also discussing a possible tunnel that may have been built with the help of an ancient Egyptian tool pick.

This tunnel is believed to be part of a larger underground structure under Oak Island, which can reveal many new information related to the history of this island.
A special twist in this entire search campaign came when the team recently reached Italy to study structures possibly related to the Templar organization there.

During this trip, the team discovered two man-made cave systems, one of which has a design that completely matches the 14th-century lead cross found on Oak Island in 2017.
This match gave a new context to the research.

Now, the team is drilling deeper into the tunnel found in the garden shaft area with the hope that some important clues are present below.
Paul is handling the camera operations for this effort, while Alex runs the rig.

The team is using special camera technology this time around, a high-definition camera with a 360° pan lens.
The aim is to record the unknown location, which could be a potential underwater chamber.

Previously, there was no clear view due to the depth and water conditions, but this time the team hopes that the new technology will give them a better idea of the location.
The current excavation at Oak Island is now an attempt to understand the layers of history beneath the ground rather than the depth of the earth.

The team’s new focus is on the eastern side of the tunnel in the garden shaft area where high levels of metallic elements were previously found.
Within the same area, a new borehole is being drilled in grid D5N27 where traces of gold have also been previously indicated.

During the excavation, the team found a soft layer which they believe indicates a structure is nearby.
On the seaward side of lot 5, Gary Drayton and Peter Fornetti continued the exploration and observed a rectangular foundation and a circular pit, both of which may be associated with the construction period of the garden shaft.

An old cribbing spike and a piece of iron, possibly part of a scissors handle, were also found nearby.
The discovery also ties in with an earlier reference to when Dan Blankenship found a pair of scissors at Smith’s Cove, suggesting such tools may be associated with a special function or clandestine activity.

Helen Sheldon and other members are slowly removing debris and silt from a prominent rock structure in lot 5, examining it layer by layer while Jack Begley examines each piece of clay.
In the same unit, they found a piece of creamware pottery dating to 1762, raising the possibility that lot 5 may have been part of a secret plan or operation that predated the money pit.

A piece of wood was found in borehole D5N27, just a few feet east of the garden shaft, that indicated several feet of precious metal.
This led the team to think that a different type of structure may exist in this area with layers that have remained undiscovered.

While the presence of heavy machinery and time constraints have created pressures, the team’s goal is clear: to map the entire tunnel route and determine what the actual structure behind the money pit may have been.
The team is now ready to begin an expansion project to reach even deeper into the garden shaft.

This required a heavy crane which has now arrived on site and is being assembled.
Once the crane is ready, it will be used to lower the garden shaft further down to take the treasure hunt to the next stage.

In addition, the team is now working on borehole C5N27 just a few feet from the garden shaft.
The goal is to find another section of the tunnel at 7 ft 12 in high and reach a point where any valuable structures or clues can be extracted with the help of Dumas Contracting.

Time may be limited, but the team is determined to reach their goal as soon as possible and solve this 228-year-old mystery.
This new tunnel discovered in the garden shaft has now become a new ray of hope.

The team is confident that this tunnel can lead them to the real history of Oak Island.
The recent excavation campaign on Oak Island has now moved towards a scientific framework and evidence-based analysis.

The team is currently drilling about 20 new boreholes in a strategic grid.
Its purpose is to identify a possible tunnel with the help of clues which may be connected to the signs of gold and silver found in the earlier excavation.

During this time, the team has also found a round shot which they are considering as a possible clue.
Along with this, a pair of scissors has also been found on Oak Island whose structure and metal analysis suggest that it may possibly be from the 16th or 17th century.

This estimate also matches the part of the shiny scissors found earlier on the beach of lot 5.
On the surface of the mysterious circular pit of lot 5, the team also found a lifting latch which was probably used to lower or pull up heavy objects.

This discovery has strengthened the theory that there must have been a well-organized plan behind hiding the treasure on Oak Island.
Additionally, excavations so far have uncovered a fragment of an old porcelain teacup and a rock-lined trench.

When the Dumas Contracting Limited team arrived at Oak Island, the excavation team began gathering information on past commercial drilling activities in the Money Pit area to better understand the soil and structures surrounding the tunnel before moving heavy equipment.
At this point, the team sensed something unusual at the location from a tilted wooden structure and indications from a robotic camera operating underneath it.

A 98 ft long wooden drill rod penetrated right into the wood, indicating there may be a tunnel or cave structure.
Another piece of wood was found at the top of the rod with an uneven cut, indicating it was likely cut by hand or old tools.

These clues suggest the tunnel may be man-made and was constructed as early as 1795 before Oak Island’s first publicly recorded treasure hunt.
The team is excited about the discovery as it supports the theory that an ancient treasure was hidden on the island.

All attention is now on the tunnel in the Garden Shaft area where Duma’s team will be digging in detail to reach and confirm the discovery.
Dumas Contracting is now working to extend the garden shaft to a deeper depth so they can enter the tunnel, which could potentially lead to the treasure.

The Oak Island team’s goal is to fully explore the tunnel, dig as deep as possible, and ultimately discover what exactly is hidden beneath that layer.
The excavations on Oak Island are no longer just a search for history.

They’re an effort to piece together evidence and verify decades-old assumptions.
A significant wooden structure recently found in the garden shaft area has led the team to believe this may be the tunnel that has long been sought.

Based on this, the team has planned a second drilling in borehole D2, the same location as the first borehole D1.
The online community researching Oak Island is also following the developments, particularly the efforts of Dan McKinnis, who has devoted his entire adult life to solving the mystery.

For McKinnis, the discovery could be the reward for a lifetime of hard work.
In Oak Island, New York, a wooden chest was once found buried under salty water and mud.

Although the chest was never fully verified or excavated, it was believed to be a possible location for the treasure.
Bobby Restall’s brother, Lee Lamb, also shared a photo of his old journal and a wooden platform he built to search for the chest, which was built in the southeast corner of the island’s marsh.

The Oak Island team recently found an old wooden structure more than 90 ft deep in the money pit area, raising hopes of finding clues to the treasure’s location.
The team is now working to connect a chain of clues