Rick Lagina FORCED to EVACUATE Oak Island After HORRIFYING Money Pit Discovery!
Rick Lagina FORCED to EVACUATE Oak Island After HORRIFYING Money Pit Discovery!
I don’t want to quit investigating. I just want to quit with the remote sensing. And he was fine with that.
He’s right. I don’t like the Q word. He doesn’t like the Q word in anything. We’re not quitting. No. And we’re a team, so we’re not quitting. Okay, we’re not quitting. I’m with you. I am 100% with you.
Rick Laena was forced to evacuate Oak Island after a terrifying discovery at the Money Pit. As he and his team dug deeper, they uncovered strange man-made structures that sent shock waves through the crew. The findings could be connected to something more valuable or dangerous hidden beneath the island.
What could be so alarming that it forced them to abandon their search? We will uncover the hidden corridors of this strange island that will send chills down your spine.
Water trouble halts the dig
A new morning has kicked off on Oak Island for Rick, Marty, Lgina, and their team. However, they’re not jumping straight into treasure hunting today. They’ve hit a snag over in the Money Pit area. Water is seeping through the walls, which is slowing down their usual digging operations. Everyone’s scratching their heads, especially Roger, wondering where all this water is coming from.
Little do they know, the source of the water may hold the key to an even darker thing buried deep beneath Oak Island—a revelation that could change everything they thought they knew.
The situation has been made worse by the recent heavy rainfall over southern Nova Scotia. Oddly, this isn’t just nature doing its thing. Something else seems to be causing a steady flow of water into the garden shaft, which is about 66 ft deep. Even though only 10 in of rain hit the area, nowhere near the 30 ft they’d normally expect, it raises a big question: could this be some sort of planned flooding?
Whether or not this water source is linked to the legendary flood tunnels that have baffled treasure seekers for more than two centuries, it has definitely put a pause on the team’s plans for the day. They want to dig further into the garden shaft from its current depth of 87 ft down to almost 100 ft—their goal being to uncover an elusive 7-ton tunnel stretching west towards the Baby Blob, a spot where they’ve previously found signs of gold, silver, and other valuable metals buried between 80 and 120 ft underground.
Interestingly, last year this exact shaft had almost no water problems. Is it possible that they’ve stumbled upon the infamous flood tunnel messing with their current efforts? They’re digging deeper to figure it out, believing they might be on the verge of a significant discovery.
Combating the water issue
To combat this frustrating water issue, representatives from Dumise Contracting Limited are planning to use exploratory holes they’ve drilled to inject a substance called multi-urethane into the gaps outside the shaft. This substance expands as it dries, effectively sealing off any openings.
Their hope is to extend the garden shaft up to the top of this newly discovered tunnel. However, this is easier said than done with 700 g of water per hour seeping into the shaft. Solving this problem is crucial if they want to get back to their treasure hunt. Once they manage to seal the area and ensure everything is stable, they plan to dive back into digging. Everyone’s keen to see how this will pan out, and Roger has the job of keeping everyone updated as Dumise continues their work in the garden shaft.
Focus shifts to Lot 5
While Dumise’s crew deals with the challenges in the garden shaft, Peter, the team’s archaeologist, along with Lindy Martin and other team members, have turned their attention to a curious circular structure near the shoreline on Lot 5.
This particular structure has become a central point of interest for the team’s investigations into the long-standing questions surrounding Oak Island. After the storm, there were some concerns about the structure’s condition, prompting a thorough check. Peter felt confident that they could continue their work there, so the team went ahead and removed the protective covering from the circular structure.
Despite being almost a mile from the Money Pit, this site has given them crucial clues toward solving the island’s long-held questions. As they exposed a large ancient structure, they noticed something resembling a handle poking out from the debris.
Recently, researchers have linked this structure to Sir William Fipps, a 17th-century English politician and privateer who, according to tales, hid a cache of Spanish gold and silver in the Money Pit back in 1687.
The excitement among the team spiked when they discovered a lead trading token near the outer edge of the structure, potentially related to a 14th-century lead cross found in 2017 at Smith’s Cove. The pieces are starting to come together, painting a picture of a rich and interconnected history.
Despite the setbacks caused by the storm, the archaeologists continued their careful exploration amid the ruins. A scan of the area with magnetometry hinted at a larger, potentially older structure lying beneath the surface. Undeterred by the challenges, the team decided to dig deeper into the past of the island.
Driven by their anticipation, the archaeologists believed this circular feature could be crucial in unraveling the long-standing questions of Oak Island as they pressed on with their investigation on Lot 5.
Exploring Aladdin’s Cave
After finding new clues in the old structure, the team starts a different search a mile away, preparing to explore something even more incredible: large canopied oaks and Aladdin’s Cave. A mile away from Lot 5, the team was getting a boat ready for a new exploration. Marty Lgina, driven by his intense curiosity, joined the others at the Money Pit.
They were buzzing with excitement as they prepared for a sonar scan of a peculiar opening known as Aladdin’s Cave, located about 60 ft southwest of the garden shaft. The anticipation was high as they awaited the results from the sonar scan, eager to discover what lay within.
With a state-of-the-art Akidna 710 sonar device at their disposal, the team set out on this exploration to better understand the cave structure. Their interest in Aladdin’s Cave was sparked a year ago during a core drilling operation that revealed a significant void. The sonar data suggested a potential tunnel entrance, and water samples showed traces of wood and valuable metals.
Just a week before, the team had lowered a camera through a new borehole into the center of the cavern, revealing more indications of potential human-made structures.
As the sonar scan continued, Marty and his colleagues aimed to create a detailed three-dimensional map of Aladdin’s Cave, hoping to confirm its man-made origins and the treasures it might hold. Guiding the scan, they searched for signs of tunnels or entrances. The sonar images revealed clear straight lines, challenging the notion that they were natural formations.
The atmosphere on the boat was filled with anticipation as they studied the sharp, clear images. A distinct edge caught their attention, prompting them to wonder if they could be on the brink of uncovering a significant man-made structure within Aladdin’s Cave.
Aladdin’s Cave exploration continues
Back at the Money Pit, Rick, Marty, and other team members reviewed the latest sonar data, which suggested possible evidence of man-made structures about 150 ft deep in Aladdin’s Cave.
Steve remarked on the unnatural appearance of the straight lines, and Paul agreed. He suggested they’d get a clearer view once Steve integrated them into the three-dimensional model.
Terry Mat believed that the characteristics of this opening would provide invaluable insights into historical excavation and construction techniques below 6 ft in the Money Pit area.
As the conversation unfolded, Rick noticed something intriguing and instructed Paul to adjust the solar diagram. As Paul twirled the object, Terry spotted an angled decline in the cavern, seemingly crafted from sand, which potentially concealed whatever was underfoot. Alongside, another decline masked more undisclosed items beneath.
Marty, taking in the view of a notably straight wall along one edge, was quick to surmise that this was undoubtedly the work of human hands, perhaps a hidden storage for valuables.
The team’s focus was particularly on the cavern’s western section, which they believed to be the largest area. Their prime objective: to uncover the origins of this intriguing cavern. Marty was mainly preoccupied with figuring out how to get inside the cavern, and the experts reassured him that tracing the direction of the slope could lead them to an entrance.
After some discussion, they all agreed to initiate a drill at this specific spot. Rick, filled with anticipation, was particularly keen to explore what he had affectionately dubbed Aladdin’s Cave, convinced that it held potential riches. But as is typical with Oak Island Ventures, progress was slow and methodical.
Meanwhile, the experts detected subtle echoes from within the cavern, suggesting the presence of an opening. Their plan was to drill toward these echoes and lower a camera to see what insights they could gather and then decide on their next steps.
Rick stressed the importance of conducting a thorough analysis to properly understand what they were dealing with. They discussed the possibility of additional drilling for a broader exploratory survey. After reaching a consensus, Marty called an end to the day’s efforts.
Drilling at L3.5 and Garden Shaft
The excitement was palpable the next day as the team commenced drilling a new hole creatively named L3.5, positioned strategically to extract more information from Aladdin’s Cave. Concurrently, efforts were made to prevent water from seeping into the garden shaft.
While the team looked deeper into the strange cave, another group studied artifacts that might reveal more than just pieces of history.
Ancient artifacts spark new clues
Over at the interpretive center, a gathering of minds took place involving Craig Tester, Peter Fornetti, Jack Begley, archaeologist Emma Culligan, and blacksmithing expert Carmen Le. Their focus was on some intriguing artifacts unearthed from Lot 5: a metal band and a robust fastener found within a circular structure.
Upon examination, Carmen pointed out the unique aspects of these artifacts. The metal band and fastener appeared to be remnants of a chest or trunk potentially dating back to the 17th century. This discovery naturally led to speculation about connections to Sir William Fipps and the legendary Spanish valuables rumored to have been buried on Oak Island around 1687.
Emma used advanced scanning technologies to reveal more details hidden beneath the surface rust. The scan suggested parts of a small chest from the 17th century, corroborating Carmen’s initial assessment.
Another artifact, a roughly made nail, attracted attention for its simple yet functional design, hinting at its use during that era. Carmen and Emma both agreed on a timeframe ranging from the early 1600s to the 1700s, with the chemical makeup indicating a likely date before the 1800s, possibly even the 1600s.
This collaboration between two distinct fields provided strong validation of the artifact’s antiquity.
Discoveries on Lot 5
Following their meeting with Carmen, archaeologists Helen Sheldon and Moya Macdonald turned their attention to a peculiar feature on Lot 5. With the rainwater drained, they delved into the soil, looking for variations that could offer clues to their ongoing investigation.
As they dug deeper, they made a new and exciting discovery, which sparked a wave of enthusiasm as they closely analyzed what they had uncovered. Helen suggested it resembled a piece of a barrel band, and Moya concurred, noting the unusual nail attached to it. This nail exhibited a greenish hue, unlike typical iron.
Carmen explained that the artifact was made from two metals: copper, known for its resistance to corrosion, and iron. Carmen theorized that the artifact was likely used in barrels meant for transporting goods.
This led to a discussion about the wooden barrel fragments found three years earlier near Stone Road or the ship’s pier in the swamp. Those earlier findings hinted at a significant operation to transfer goods from a large sailing ship to the Money Pit, likely when the swamp served as an open harbor. Carmen estimated these barrel pieces to be centuries old, further adding to their historical relevance.
The team speculated on the connection between the barrel band found on Lot 5 and the previous barrel discoveries, pondering if this could validate the idea that Lot 5 was central to activities associated with the Money Pit’s creation.
With their new find securely preserved, Helen and Moya planned to take it to the lab for more detailed analysis by Emma. Meanwhile, Jack joined the effort, eager to assist in uncovering more clues that could shed light on the island’s storied past.
Core samples from Aladdin’s Cave
As they edged closer to piecing together the island’s hidden narratives, those at the Money Pit eagerly awaited the most recent core sample from borehole L3.5, hopeful it would provide clues from the fascinating Aladdin’s Cave.
Terry Mat and Oak Island historian Charles Barkhouse managed the drilling, aimed precisely to access the extensive cavity about 150 ft underground. Mike from the drilling team reported they had encountered the cavern at roughly 141 ft, finding a small open area before reaching bedrock and gravel. Steve from the excavation team confirmed they had successfully reached the cavity.
Next on the agenda was deploying a camera into the borehole to explore the cavity and gather essential data. The prevailing belief was that Aladdin’s Cave, being an artificial structure, could potentially link to the fabled treasure.
With preparations finalized, the team excitedly lowered the camera into Aladdin’s Cave. This camera, equipped to function in low light and featuring a panoramic lens capable of 360° viewing, offered a comprehensive glimpse into the cavern’s interior.
The team, including Terry and Steve, watched the monitor intently, hopeful to uncover what lay hidden deep within. The excitement about what they found kept growing.
Aladdin’s Cave discoveries
The real surprise came when they went further into the cave deep in Oak Island’s hidden depths. Terry really liked the cave they found in the Money Pit because it’s pretty big, about 27 ft across.
It’s got bits of gold and silver floating in the water, and there’s some old wood in there, too. He thinks it’s probably the best spot to look for any hidden treasures because it might lead to other paths not yet explored.
When they lowered a camera into the dark, watery cave, everyone huddled around the monitor, super eager to see if there was anything interesting down there. This excitement got Alex to call up Terry Mat, a historian who knows a ton about Oak Island.
They thought maybe there was a man-made entrance in the cave, which got them all pumped about what they might discover next. When Terry showed up, they pushed the camera further down into the water. They spotted a big space between two walls on the camera feed, prompting them to wonder what this big open space was for, but the water was so cloudy it was tough to see much.
Steve thought they should keep exploring to figure out more, so they stuck with the plan to gather additional data.
Lot 5 excavation
The next day, the crew from Dumis Contracting Limited didn’t slow down. Jack Begley, Jamie Kuba, Moya Macdonald, and Fiona Steele were digging near the shore on Lot 5, right into an old stone foundation.
As they dug deeper, Jack pointed out some stones that were moving around, which meant they had to be really careful not to damage anything. They kept digging, finding small bits and pieces, along with parts of what seemed like a large old building.
Moya mentioned that they hit a spot with huge stones that were hard to move, which made them think it was probably an old wall. They kept uncovering more of it, guessing it might be from an old house or another significant structure that existed before the Money Pit.
Fiona was determined to dig as much as possible to figure out who built this and if it had any connection to the main Money Pit. They had their work cut out for them trying to make sense of how everything was laid out, especially with some rocks falling apart and the site being messy.
Jaime was hoping to find a wall that was still intact, but now she suspected it might have been a taller wall that had fallen over a long time ago. She noticed interesting things about the rocks: it looked like there were two sides to the wall—one side dirt, the other possibly hiding more of the building.
They all wanted to dig deeper, so they considered asking Lear Nan, who knows a lot about old buildings on Oak Island, to take a look. Finding more of this hidden building was getting them all more excited.
When Lear Nan arrived, he joined Jack and the team to examine the old stone foundation. Jack explained they might have found part of a wall. The idea that the wall could have been taller and then fallen down was intriguing. It felt like they were slowly uncovering the big historical story of Oak Island.
Jack also mentioned how the soil they were digging up was dark and contained old iron pieces and nails. Lear looked at everything and thought the magnetometer readings might indicate at least a base of a wall on all four sides.
This made everyone more excited. They started thinking that maybe the building was bigger than they initially believed and that someone had buried it intentionally long ago. The discoveries, including items linked to Sir William Fipps, made them even more curious about what else they might uncover.
Rare artifact found in Oak Island swamp
The team was deep in the northern section of the swamp, the infamous triangle-shaped stretch that has been a source of endless speculation and frustration. Then, clank—something solid, not just another random piece of rotting wood.
Rick, Lgina, and the team, including his nephew Alex, knew they had found something special: a shaped piece of wood buried about 3 ft down. But what they uncovered next would rewrite everything they believed about the swamp.
Meanwhile, Lot 5 was proving just as perplexing. Archaeologist Fiona Steele and her team had been focused on a peculiar circular foundation near the shoreline. Unlike other formations scattered across the island, this one bore distinct traces of mortar, a man-made addition.
What really sent shivers through the team was the realization that the soil in this area matched the depths of the Money Pit. That meant this site wasn’t just a random relic of an old settlement—it had direct ties to the very core of Oak Island’s legend.
If this fragment came from a chest, where was the rest of it? Had time and decay swallowed it whole, leaving only scraps behind? Perhaps someone long ago had pried it open, emptied its contents, leaving only this fragment as a cruel reminder.
Gemstone discovery
As the team sifted through the layers of dirt, something caught the light: a glimmer, faint but unmistakable. A gemstone—a piece of cut glass—with an elaborate star pattern etched into the back. The design was too intentional to dismiss as mere debris: jewelry, a piece of royal regalia, or a decorative token from a forgotten era.
As excavation pressed forward, more anomalies emerged: wooden planks arranged in patterns suggesting they were once part of something larger, more traces of mortar indicating construction where none should have been. Beneath the layers of sediment, they discovered a deeper void, suggesting something had been deliberately placed there, and perhaps still was.
Rick Laena had spent years unraveling the enigma of Oak Island. The journey had highs and lows, breakthroughs, and setbacks. But now, with every new find, the sense of urgency grew.
If the shaped wood was part of a structure, what was its purpose? If the hinge belonged to a chest, what was inside? If the gemstone was part of something greater, where was the rest?
Laboratory analysis
Enter the lab team: archaeologist Leairard Nven and archaeometallurgy expert Emma Culligan. Their findings were astonishing. This wasn’t just a random piece of glass—it was flint glass, a high-lead-content material that had been ground and molded. And its craftsmanship originated in France.
Now one of these pieces was sitting on Oak Island, raising questions: what was a fancy French gem—or something made to look like one—doing buried here? Who brought it? Was it part of something bigger?
The soil samples from Lot 5 matched samples taken from deep underground near the Money Pit. That means whatever activity occurred on Lot 5 might be directly tied to the legendary buried treasure.
The theory emerged that this round feature could have been a base camp where workers prepared to stash something incredibly valuable below the surface. If the lead-glass gemstone ties back to a wealthy individual involved in a historic expedition, then what else could be waiting beneath the island?
Historical context and Oak Island’s secrets
The Duke Donville expedition in 1746, a French military effort to reclaim Nova Scotia from the British, may have relevance. The fleet carried soldiers, supplies, and likely valuables. Survivors or deserters could have ended up on Oak Island, stashing whatever riches they had left.
Some researchers speculate the island served as a hiding spot for military funds, loot, or religious relics. If a member of the French elite left behind an expensive gemstone imitation, it could be part of a larger horde.
Oak Island might not just hold a pirate’s chest. It could be the last resting place of treasures from multiple nations, hidden for safekeeping and long-forgotten.
Advanced technology and further discoveries
Advancements in technology—ground-penetrating radar, sonar scanning, and detailed chemical analysis—gave the team an edge previous explorers lacked. The discovery of the lead-glass gemstone reinforced the need for deeper exploration.
The team pushed forward, aware of the weight of history on every discovery. This wasn’t just about gold or fortune—it was about rewriting history. Every artifact, soil test, and excavation pointed to something bigger beneath Oak Island’s surface.
Ground-penetrating radar had hinted at massive structures, but nothing compared to seeing it firsthand. Wooden beams were found, astonishingly well preserved, reinforcing a tunnel leading somewhere. Then came the stone doorway, shaped and cut with precision beyond early settlers’ work. This wasn’t just an old passageway—it was an entrance to something far more significant.
Theories ranged from pirates to Spanish explorers, or even connections to the Knights Templar.
Tunnel of mystery revealed
Weeks of methodical work led to a breakthrough: the tunnel was real. A camera probe confirmed a passage stretching far beyond what the human eye could see, lined with expertly arranged stones.
Speculation soared: escape routes, treasure transport, secret documents, or booby traps. The Oak Island tunnels ran far deeper than anyone imagined. More beams emerged, reinforcing the tunnel like a fortress built to last centuries.
A stone slab bore faint etchings—possibly inscriptions, codes, or warnings. Lifting it revealed a cavity filled with silt and debris. Beyond it lay darkness—a hidden chamber, intentionally concealed.
Experts noted the stone resembled European quarry sites, suggesting ties to ancient secretive orders.
Next stages of excavation
The team prepared for careful excavation. Days of slow, precise work revealed a small opening and an empty space beyond. The air was ancient, untouched for hundreds of years. They retrieved an artifact with undeniable craftsmanship—every carved detail hinting at a purpose beyond decoration.
This could be the key to proving Oak Island’s mystery was not just legend but a true historical puzzle.
Analysis confirmed Oak Island’s underground network wasn’t random tunnels, but a deliberately engineered structure designed with intelligence and intent. Could Oak Island’s buried secrets be part of a global conspiracy to hide ancient knowledge?
