BREAKING: Rick Lagina Confirms End of Oak Island Search

The never-ending search for the hard to find Oak Island treasure is still ongoing. Rick and his team have doubled their efforts, fueled by a strong desire to reveal the secrets hidden below the island’s surface.

With endless hard work, they have drilled, dug, and carefully studied every hint, every object, and every exciting bit of evidence found on the island, discovering treasures even more amazing than they imagined.

Have the Lega brothers just found the hidden Oak Island cave filled with treasures? Is the search finally over? Join us as we unveil the latest intriguing findings of Oak Island.

Ceramic wear on Lot 5
The team exploring Lot 5 discovers that it might not have been home as they initially thought, but rather a place where things were left, similar to the money pit. They dig through a round hole marked with stones by the island’s original owner, Robert Young, who thought it was significant.

While digging, Fiona finds broken pieces of red pottery stuck in a rock. It differed from the previously found one. It had a purple glaze on the rim and a dark glaze on the interior. When observed by Leair, he found it as ancient as the 1600s because of its practical features. Leairard admitted he had never seen such an ancient ceramic artifact before.

However, Redwear transported goods and materials to Europe and North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. Since its origin can be traced to before the money pit area, its existence and the digging of the circular feature are questionable. The discovery of the Redwear is a clue that despite Lot 5 being abandoned for decades before the 1760s, it was a residential area.

They continued digging, and another ceramic piece was found, but it was much thicker this time than the previous one. Lelayard identified it as coarse earthenware, likely to be much older than the practical and in much better condition. It won’t be easy to find all the pieces that make it whole to determine the activities that happened on Lot 5.

Lot 5 coin collection
Armed with a metal detector and pure determination, what will the Lena team discover on Lot 5? Something that takes them close or throws them off? Let’s find out.

Still within the Lot 5 surrounding area, Rick and Gary check out flagged spots detected as metallic targets. One uses the rage detector machine while the other digs through and pulls out a portion of the soil in the marked area. Right into the second marked spot, the metal detector detected signs of heavy and solid metal close to the earth’s surface.

After careful digging and searching, Leair found the metal source to be an ancient coin. A good start for the beginning of a season. The coin’s texture and qualities seem similar to those of the ancient Roman coin found a few feet from the current spot several years ago. The coin appeared to be handmade, forged with a hammer.

Not long after, another coin was found a few feet away in a different flagged spot. In excitement, Rick calls his brother Marty Legina to come down to the area to help in the search. After several attempts, Rick found a third coin, adding to the collection on Lot 5 just at the beginning of the episode. The coin also has a similarity with the previous two. The patina looks the same. It is hand-hammered and dates further than the discovery of Oak Island. The coins are clues to the big picture of what happened on Lot 5.

Taking their findings to Leard and Emma at the interpretive center, the coins were analyzed using the XRF and a CT scan. The first coin was analyzed to have about 94% copper and 5% silver, different from the properties of Roman coins, which are tin and lead, proving it is not of Roman origin. But the coin is very ancient and has no features or properties of modern-made coins.

The second coin was made from a different metallic material. The second coin also has a drawing of a female face crafted in the center. After the XRF, it was discovered that the coin is made up of copper, silicon, lead, and tin, a definite match to the ancient Roman coins found last season, and most likely was brought to the island by Knight Templars, or the original treasure depositors.

While scanning the last coin, the pattern seemed to be woven or a very light and small chain link. It is handmade, and the inscribed pattern on it is ancient. On a closer look, Emma discovered the coin has brass properties. However, the high calcium and phosphorus points to the coin being a French denier that existed around the 13th century, similar to the LED cross found some time ago. The team wondered if there was a possible connection between the French denier and the French barter token, as they seem to have the same origin.

The second day at noon, after the first findings, the team continued searching for ancient coins in the pink flagged area at Lot 5. Craig found an iron that looked like a broken map piece. It was bagged for further observation at the interpretive center. Underneath a pile of debris, another coin was found on a second route, making it the fourth in that episode. According to the experts, the coin has the chance of being Roman. And like the others, it was also hand-hammered and in good shape. And the patina was still very clear to see.

Metal stamp found 100 yards away from Lot 5
Gary and his team certainly did not set out to find French history. But what happens when they find these deposits on the island soil? It begs the question, what brought the French to Oak Island?

In episode 2, Rick and Gary continue their metal detecting search, hoping to find another collection of coins. After careful digging, a fairly large metal strap was discovered among the debris and moist soil. According to Gary, the feature of the strap matches the description of a decorative strap that broke off from an item, most likely a box of a chest. Another theory is that the strap might be the key to unveiling the mystery behind the several coins in the area. Perhaps there is a buried box around the corner, or the strap and some coins fell off while transporting the chest to the circular depression.

A few minutes after the strap was found, another metal discovery was made. A chunky, heavy, and thick piece of iron was found. Gary pointed out its resemblance to a rose head type fastener. The iron is old and hand-forged just like other found fasteners. If the theory is accurate, the appliance was used to assemble a structure. Possibly the structure is buried under the circular depression. There is also the question of why many metal materials have been recently found in the area despite iron being expensive and valuable.

The discoveries were taken to a blacksmith expert Carmen Leg. According to him, the chunky iron was broken out of something and could have been a chisel used for mining and tunneling. If his analysis is accurate, it means it belonged to the treasures depositor and the tunnel’s original builders. The current size means it has deteriorated due to natural causes, and its original state should be about a foot long, which is the rational size for the tool to be suitable enough to serve its purpose.

On the other hand, the bow-styled strap was analyzed as decorative and was most likely tied around a chest or a wooden box. According to Carmen, this style was used mostly by the French of the earlier centuries. This analysis takes a different route from the first theory about having only one treasure depositor. It seems this artifact is older and predates the 17th century.

The French might have been on the island first and probably explored it. The island was a resting place for ships. Afterwards, the English discovered the island. England was later used after the Conpsion, which can be traced to Sir William Fipps. Fortunately, this analysis is not wild speculation because the strap is not the only early artifact of French origin and is older than the English artifacts discovered. There have been artifacts like the LED cross traced to the southern part of France.

According to Jack, the metal strap might be part of a hatch. Jack also stated that the discovery confirms the presence of French people on the island, influenced by Zena Halpern’s discovery of Oak Island and Nova Scotia’s maps written in French and traced to the 12th and 14th century Knights Templar.

Wood chunks were found 106 ft in D5N265
Wood is in most cases used for doors and in some cases pillars for structures. When broken-off pieces are found in the money pit way down beyond seeing eyes, it makes you wonder what it was used for. The team still in drilling operation at the money pit area makes a groundbreaking discovery that is the first to be obtained from the east side of the garden shaft.

The drilling, which began with the hope of finding a tunnel, some kind of structure, or traces of treasure buried underneath the ground surface, was feudal until the hole reached a depth of 98 to 108 ft, which according to the report is the area where most likely the tunnel can be found.

At 108 ft, the team tore up the plastic wrap to search for the debris from the drilling, and a medium-sized piece of wood was found amidst the debris, indicating its nearness to the wooden structure. Most likely the tunnel underneath the bore hole.

Going an inch lower in the drill, another chunk of wood was found among the debris, confirming the earlier find was not a fluke. The question is if the wood is from the same structure or if another tunnel is out of sight. Another concern is if the tunnel runs directly under the garden shaft and into the baby blob.

There is also a possibility that this wooden evidence belongs to another structure that leads opposite or away from the baby blob path. The only evidence of these wood pieces being linked to the garden shaft is that they match the wood samples found in areas close to the shaft, and they both seem to be carved from a similar tree.

At 105 ft deep, another core was brought out and searched by the team. But unlike the earlier find, these pieces are much smaller and the soil is gray, indicating that the drilling has now reached inside the tunnel. According to the drilling map, this area was discovered to be very close to where a hidden treasure might be buried around the garden shaft.

And these two pieces of evidence just confirm what has been suspected and reported. As seen on the map, the tunnel directly leads to the garden shaft, indicating it is a depositor’s construction, not a tunnel built by searchers of the lost treasure.

At 111 ft and a half, there are multiple pieces of wood in the debris, which indicates the team is about 107 feet from the zone of interest. From the texture and features, the pieces of wood were found to pass as the floorboard or a fallen ceiling board.

The next operation was to follow the tunnel detection holes to know the definite direction of where the tunnel leads before extending the garden shaft. Two wood samples from borehole DN12 and borehole D5-26.5 were taken to Emma to compare the similarities between the two wooden samples and confirm if they belong to the same tunnel or if there is another unknown tunnel in the garden shaft.

After the scan, Emma reported that the wood was from the same tunnel and contained potassium and aluminum, but no gold, silver, tin, or any evidence of precious metals was found. However, the wood contained palladium, which is very unusual for its depth, except that it was used to preserve and refine gold treasures. From Moya’s point of view, the palladium found indicates that there is indeed a gold or platinum deposit in the surrounding area, or most likely below the garden shaft.

Iron artifacts on the shoreline of Lot 5
Gary and his team may not have found the treasure yet, but Oak Island has proven it has a rich history where every rusted spike and broken handle may hold the key to a centuries-old mystery. Join them as they search tirelessly.

In episode 4, Gary and Peter go on routine metal checks close to the beach area, just a few yards from the working archaeologists in Lot 5. Their targets are specific spots proven to have high metal materials and important clues. Gary explained that the positioning of the flags was so it could be observed from the circular feature in the middle of Lot 5. Gary also stated that the artifacts to be found in the beach area might be different from those found at the archaeologists’ work area, but they seem to be connected because the beach was most likely a trade spot for ships and water vehicles transporting valuables and treasures.

On the first search, Peter dug out the soil from the marked area, and Gary used the shorter detection for a faster search. Soon enough, a discovery was made: a long iron with a triangular head and a sharp tip. Gary thought it to be a fastener, a small cribbing spike, a rare find on that side of the island in Lot 5. Also, based on its appearance, it seems the spike was made from wrought iron, which bears at least a bit of similarity with other iron artifacts that have been discovered.

Maybe this is a far-fetched theory, but the possibility of this spike being used as a construction tool for either the circular feature or the rectangular foundation should not be ruled out. Boats and warfare construction were also done on the island, indicating that the builders used the spike at several points. The cribbing spike is usually used for attaching two timbers, confirming that it was used in ship and water vessel creation and might also have been used in constructing the underground tunnels and structures on the island.

A few moments later, another groundbreaking discovery was made. An older piece of iron that would give a decent amount of information on the activities in Lot 5. Unlike the first, the iron seemed to have a gaping hole in the middle that was nowhere equal, but very fit to be held comfortably by a human hand.

After further observation, Gary gave his opinion that it was a handle to an object, and the broken piece of the iron indicates it was attached to something. But what? Probably a construction tool used for digging, or maybe a simple tool created during the earlier period, although it seems not to be man-made. According to Gary, it is very similar to the handle of the Spanish scissors of Dan Blankenship discovered in the earlier season.

When Carmen and Emma took the artifacts to the interpretive center to examine them, the metal expert Carmen Leg stated they belong to ancient scissors. His analysis was close to Gary’s, and Carmen confirmed his theory’s accuracy. Carmen Leg also explained that the missing hardened bits were the areas where the scissors were welded to the iron. Carmen also believed this handle belonged to an ancient pair of scissors from approximately the 1600s to the 1700s. Displayed side by side were the Dan Blankenship scissors. The resemblance was clear. Carmen also noted that the handle found on Lot 5 was far older than the artifact in the store, but close to the circular feature’s construction time. Could this be a pointer to what’s buried in the circular feature?

Rectangular foundation discovered close to Lot 5
Episode 4 delves deeper into Lot 5’s mysteries. As the team unearths a centuries-old foundation, they confront relics hinting at secret military activities. But was this structure built alone? Or does it conceal a deeper history?

In episode 4, the team continues working relentlessly with the archaeologists on the arch, and the rectangular feature very close to the middle of Lot 5 is deliberately buried. According to the team, the feature date of construction is around the 1700s, similar to the circular depression in the middle of the lot. The question is whether the two structures were built side by side or whether one was built before the other.

From the evidence, it seemed the circular feature inspired the construction of the rectangular foundation. When analyzed, the circular feature was reported to have been constructed in the 1600s, a whole century before the construction of the rectangular foundation. According to Helen, she had never come across a foundation that was rare in the 40 years of her career, almost like it only existed once it was founded.

While carefully digging through the foundation, Jaime found a large piece of creamware similar to those in the circular feature. According to her, the creamware was made in 1762. If Jaime’s analysis is accurate, the presence of the creamware on the rectangular foundation, and even in Lot 5, backs up the theory that secret activities related to an army once lived on Lot 5, far before the discovery of the money pit.

Excited and curious about the discovery, Jack says he believes having whole pottery could give more clues than discovering fragments at different times. Hours into the continuous digging of the foundation, several more pieces of creamware belonging to the category of mid-1700s were recovered, according to Helen. More intriguing was finding a piece that belonged to a porcelain teacup, which was very valuable at the time, and the rectangular foundation seemed to have a lot of creamware.

Observing the features of the rectangular foundation, Helen and Alex came to the theory that the two depressions found on Lot 5 were most likely already there before the island was divided into segments of 4-acre lots by Charles Morris in 1762 and the discovery of the money pit. According to Helen, the rectangular foundation was formerly a rock-lined pit covered with rocks. After digging, the middle of the foundation was loose and filled with fragments of rock, and the top did not indicate that it was formed from natural causes.

The rubble at the center of the features also set the team back in doubt of its original construction date. Helen believes that the surrounding areas are different from the middle of the foundation. After several hours of digging, the root areas and the middle portion were made even, and it was noted that the surrounding area was well preserved and accurately proportioned, while the middle section looked abandoned and rough.

It seems the foundation was built around something, not by itself, adding a new set of possibilities for what the foundation is and what it is hiding.

Man-made workings in Aladdin’s cave in the Money Pit area on Oak Island
Rick, Marty, and other team members study the new sonar data that indicates possible evidence of man-made workings some 150 ft deep in Aladdin’s cave. Steve thinks the straight lines in the cave do not look natural, and Paul agrees with him. He thinks they will see the lines better when Steve puts them in the 3D model.

Terry Mat thinks that the characterization of this opening is going to give them a lot of information as to how people proceeded in the past to dig and work below 106 in the money pit area. And as the team was conversing, Rick saw something and told Paul to rotate the sonar diagram. As Paul rotates it, Terry immediately sees a potential slope in the cave, probably made of sand, and another slope burying whatever might be on the floor.

Marty also sees a pretty square wall along one side and thinks there’s only one explanation: something man-made in the cave with a sort of treasure deposit. Based on the data that the team has, they are looking at the western part of the cave, which is probably the biggest part, but most importantly, they are still looking for the origin of the cave. Marty is more concerned about finding a way into the cave.

The experts assure him that if they follow the direction of the slope and see a continuation, there will probably be a way through the cave. And then the team agrees to put a drill hole in it. Rick is anxious to see a way into Aladdin’s cave as he thinks that there’s a possibility that treasure does reside there. But then all things Oak Island are incremental.

The experts can see a bit of an echo somewhere in the cave. So maybe there is an opening. They would drill in the direction of the echo and put a camera down into it, hoping to learn something new and then decide how to proceed. Rick reminds the team that they need to make a proper sound assessment of what this represents and that there are two ways to do it. One is to put another drill hole down and put it on a more detailed outward-looking scan. They all affirmed, and then Marty called it a day for the day’s work.

The next day, the team eagerly continued their search for answers by drilling a new borehole called L3.5, strategically placed to gather more information from Aladdin’s cave. At the same time, the Dume representatives worked persistently to stop water from entering the garden shaft.

Over at the interpretive center, Craig Tester, Peter Fornetti, Jack Begley, and archaeometallurgist Emma Culligan met with blacksmithing expert Carmen Leg. The focus was on examining intriguing artifacts on Lot 5: a metal strap and a heavy fastener discovered in the circular structure.

An experienced blacksmith, Carmen, closely inspected the artifacts, recognizing their unique features. The metal strap and fastener suggested they could be part of a chest or trunk from the 17th century. This revelation sparked curiosity, leading to connections to Sir William Fipps and the rumored Spanish treasure buried on Oak Island in 1687.

Emma had meticulously processed the artifacts with specialized scanning devices, revealing the intricate details hidden beneath the corrosion. The scans indicated a clasp from a small chest, possibly dating back to the 17th century, aligning with Carmen’s expertise. Another discovery, a quickly made nail, caught attention due to its simple construction, indicating a practical purpose. Carmen and Emma agreed on a time range, suggesting the early 1600s to the 1700s. Emma noticed a chemistry consistent with the pre-1800s, possibly even the 1600s. The collaboration of two different fields added credibility to the artifact’s age.

After concluding their meeting with Carmen at the interpretive center, archaeologists Helen Sheldon and Moya Macdonald focused on excavating the mysterious feature on Lot 5. With rainwater successfully removed, their attention shifted to identifying soil changes, a crucial part of their investigation. As the archaeologists dug into the soil, they eagerly searched for clues and made a new and potentially important discovery.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement as they carefully examined what they found. Helen thinks it looks like a barrel strap, and Moya agrees, pointing out a nail attached to the strap. The nail stood out, looking different from regular iron and having a greenish tint. Their discovery caught the attention of blacksmithing expert Carmen Leg, who happened to be there at the right time.

The team shared their find, a piece of a barrel strap with a nail showing a greenish copper tint. Carmen explained that the object was made of two different metals, copper, which is resistant to corrosion, and iron. Carmen thinks that this was probably used for barrels to transport goods. Making connections, the team recalled finding pieces of wooden cargo barrels 3 years ago near the stone road or ship’s pier in the swamp. Those discoveries hinted at a significant operation to transfer cargo from a large sailing vessel to the money pit, potentially when the swamp acted as an open harbor. Carmen believed the barrel pieces were centuries old, adding to their historical importance.

The team now wondered about the link between the barrel strap on Lot 5 and the previously found barrel pieces. Could this offer more proof supporting the idea that Lot 5 played a role in activities related to the money pit? The team’s thoughts gained momentum as they considered the chance that Lot 5 was a base for preparations when constructing the money pit.

With their discovery, Helen and Moya carefully preserved the artifact, planning to take it to the lab for further analysis by Emma. Meanwhile, Jack, eager to contribute to the ongoing search, joined Helen and Moya in exploring the area for clues that could reveal additional secrets to the island’s history.

Moving closer to finding answers, the team at the Money Pit eagerly awaited the latest core sample from borehole L3.5, hoping for evidence from the mysterious Aladdin’s cave. Terry Mat and Oak Island historian Charles Barkhouse supervised the drilling strategically positioned to reach the large cavity about 150 ft underground. Mike, part of the drilling team, gave an update. He had encountered the cavern at around 141 ft, mentioning a small open space before hitting bedrock and gravel. Then Steve, part of the excavation team, added confirmation, saying they were the cavity.

The next step was to run a camera down the borehole to explore the cavity and gather valuable data. The prevailing belief was that Aladdin’s cave, not being natural, could be a man-made structure with possible connections to the treasure. With preparations complete, the team eagerly lowered the camera into Aladdin’s cave.

The camera, designed to operate in low light conditions and featuring a 360-degree Grizz panning lens, provided a comprehensive view of the surroundings. The team, including Terry and Steve, watched the monitor, hoping to unveil the secrets hidden within the depths. Terry emphasized how the cave is probably the most interesting feature in the money pit to him because of its huge structure, almost 30 ft wide, with traces of gold and silver in the water and wood organics, and that it’s the most promising location for an offset chain, a potential treasure location.

As the camera descended into Aladdin’s cave’s dark waters, the team watched the monitor to see what was around. They carefully looked at the images, trying to find any signs of tunnels or treasures. Even though the water was unclear, the team kept going, hoping to get a clearer view. The camera’s lens showed broken edges, straight lines, and a possibly damaged cavern wall. The team studied the images, stopping to look closely at what seemed like the edge of a wall.

An exciting moment happened when the camera caught what might be a human-made entrance, stirring up sediment with its movement. The team, including Alex, eagerly watched the footage. The images showed something that looked like an opening or the start of a hallway. One team member said that it looked like a tunnel. The team’s excitement led Alex to bring in Oak Island historian Terry Mat to share the groundbreaking news. The idea of a human-made entrance into Aladdin’s cave sparked anticipation about possible discoveries beyond.

As Terry joined the team, they lowered the camera deeper into the cavity. The footage showed a clear open area between two sidewalls, leading to speculation about what this space could be. However, the murky water made it hard to see clearly, leading the team to explore different approaches. Steve, a team member, proposed using sonar to grasp the cave size better. They agreed to perform a sonar scan from the new position to better understand the features of the potential tunnel entrance.

The next day, the Dume Contracting Limited team carried on in their quest to reveal the hidden secrets of the garden shaft. Jack Begley, Jaime Kuba, Moya Macdonald, and Fiona Steel were engaged in the careful investigation, meticulously peeling back layers of the mysterious stone foundation near the shoreline on Lot 5. As they went deeper into the excavation, Jack noticed loose rocks, signaling the need for careful removal. The team remained focused, sifting through the soil and uncovering artifacts and features that hinted at a significant historical structure.

Moya shared her observations, saying that now that they were in those big rocks and could barely do anything, it was a sign that this part of the structure was a wall. Examining the exposed features, the team speculated that they might reveal a habitation or structure predating the money pit. Fiona emphasizes that digging up these features and recovering all the artifacts could tell them who the mysterious structure constructors were and whether or not they are related to the money pit story.

However, as they continued their excavation, they faced the challenge of deciphering the structure’s layout. The collapsed rocks and uncertain alignments added a layer of complexity to their interpretation. Jaime said that she expected to find a pretty much intact wall, but she now thinks it’s possible it was a taller wall and collapsed in on itself. She highlighted interesting aspects of the exposed rocks, indicating the potential presence of both sides of a rock wall, with one side having sterile soil and the other potentially revealing more structure.

With their curiosity sparked, the team expressed a wish to consult with Lear Nan, a specialist known for his expertise in historical structures on Oak Island. The prospect of uncovering another section of the mysterious feature fueled them to dig deeper into the deliberately buried layer below. Leard Nan joined Jack Begley and the team to examine a potentially important finding recently revealed in the mysterious stone foundation. Jack briefed Leard Nan on their discoveries, suggesting they might uncover a wall feature.

The idea that the structure could be taller than expected and have collapsed fascinated the team. The intricate historical puzzle of Oak Island seemed to be revealing itself. Jack also discussed the interesting link between the dark soil they were exposing and the artifacts found nearby, especially iron pieces and nails. Leard Nan examined the evidence and proposed that the magnetometer data indicated the presence of at least the intact base of a wall on all four sides, heightening excitement within the team.

The confirmation that this feature was more extensive than initially thought raised intriguing questions about its intentional burial. The artifacts found inside connected to Sir William Fipps added an extra layer of mystery.

Rick Legina and Craig Tester joined Scott Barlo in the Money Pit area where members of Duma Contracting Loaded were struggling to stop the mysterious flow of water that continues to flood the garden shaft. Scott reports that they had some issues inside the shaft wall while drilling and trying to find the source of the water. And now the water’s coming in at quite a rate. It was rising about a foot an hour in the shaft.

Roger has a camera down there and would send some pictures and video to the surface. In Roger’s video feed, the water flows into the shaft at very high pressure, has not slowed down, and is going up to 4 feet. Then he notices something at the back of the wooden layer covering the pit wall. He looks to see what’s inside the wall hole and takes a picture of the unexpected things behind the hole. Roger comes to the surface and shows the team the picture that he captured.

It looked like a little cavern filled with timber. There is a long void in there, and the timbers look 1×6 laid on each other, which is weird. Is this possibly connected to an offset chamber or a previously unknown void, cavity, or tunnel, and might it lead somewhere? One certain thing is that the cavity is thought-provoking at the very least. But they would only know what it is once they get down there and see with their eyes. So Rick calls for them to enlarge the hole to investigate the cavern.

Could a frustrating setback for the team have led to a potential breakthrough discovery that may help them solve the Oak Island mystery? Unfortunately, they must first stop the water flow into the garden shaft before they can find out. Ironically, 200 years after the first shaft was dug, they dealt with the same issues as the first treasure hunters: water coming in. But on some level, that’s what makes the island very interesting.

The popular History Channel reality series, The Curse of Oak Island, has come under fire in recent weeks following the discovery of some centuries-old indigenous artifacts, which prompted local officials to shut down a large portion of the show’s dig operation, resulting in the dismissal of several archaeologists. Fans are already wondering if the Lega brothers and their crew will ever experience a return to normalcy, let alone the future of Oak Island.

During the concluding excavation on the island, the Lega brothers and their team unearthed a peculiar artifact that led to the conclusion of the dig on the allegedly cursed 140 acres of Oak Island, where the Lega brothers and metal detector expert Gary Drayton primarily discovered mud, wood, and metal implements. They also discovered a number of rare antiquities. But what precisely are these discoveries they make during the final Oak Island excavation?

The members of The Curse of Oak Island are faced with yet another difficulty. The Canadian government intervened in an endeavor to prevent them from excavating on the island. The objective, however, was to locate underground entrances to what they believed to be riches. Unfortunately, bureaucracy is impeding progress.

Next to the garden shaft, the team discovered what may have been a secret compartment. Doug hired Dume Contracting Limited to excavate these potential chambers by excavating downwards into the ground. They believe they have discovered paths leading to a possible concealed treasure. Due to the fact that it would take 50 days to descend 75 ft, the crew was compelled to wait. They believed they had just discovered a network of tunnels and chambers that led to the legendary concealed treasure.

In addition, they believed that one of the artifacts they discovered was of Viking origin, which is much older than expected. Now, however, there is a new issue. According to the Canadian government, the hiring of excavators indicates that the Lega brothers require a mining permit. Even though they are not technically mining, red tape has once again turned the authorities against the crew seeking prosperity.

However, not all admirers appeared shocked. The Canadian government wants to prevent a group of well-documented gold miners from blindly rebuilding a wooden shaft that descends to an unknowable depth on an island where six treasure seekers have already perished doing the same thing.

A user posted on Reddit: “The Canadian government has already interfered with the treasure hunt of the Lega brothers on Oak Island. In 2021, they ceased a significant portion of the island’s excavation activity. At this time, the staff of the Lega brothers unearthed numerous indigenous artifacts dating back several centuries. The crew discovered fragments of First Nation McMach pottery on the island during season 9.”

As they awaited the outcome of the circumstance, Marty Lega stated in an episode that they would refrain from employing archaeological techniques. The only change that resulted was a tightening of the show’s regulations. At that time, the brothers abandoned conventional archaeological methods in favor of unconventional excavating strategies. This season, they utilized modern technology to map areas beneath the island, allowing them to locate clues and potential entrance routes without wasteful excavation.

However, the excavations sparked a new dispute with Canadian authorities. In The Curse of Oak Island, will obstacles continue to stand in the way of the Lega brothers’ quest for the lost fortune? Who can say?

In the sixth season episode, Voyage to the Bottom of the Cenote, Marty Legina’s optimistic but hasty proclamation, “Here we are in H8. We’ll keep looking,” signals a worrying turn of events. Gary Drayton, a specialist in metal detecting, uncovers a possible top-pocket discovery among the loot. But the team has no idea what is about to befall them. These remarks have a particularly ominous tone because they were spoken by the more optimistic of the two treasure-hunting Lega brothers.

In a recent episode, the action in the money pit location was abruptly halted when a possible bone fragment was discovered. The closer the Lega brothers and their team get to the legendary treasure, the more they excavate. Almost a decade has passed since they worked to uncover the truth. Until now, however, they had never attained such a great height. When they presented such discoveries to the audience this season, both they and their admirers were astonished.

The Curse of Oak Island season 10, episode 25, will take things to the next level when new discoveries connect all the puzzle pieces. So, are they nearing the treasure’s location? Fans are intrigued to discover this. The next episode, titled And the Hits Keep Coming, will solve another mystery.

Leard Nan resumes his excavation operation on Lot 5. As they continue, the crew will search for the secret buried beneath the triangle-shaped marsh. The crew will continue to excavate, but they will soon uncover shocking evidence connecting Lot 5 to the triangle-shaped marsh.

When the crew continues to excavate in the Money Pit, they will also make a remarkable discovery. They are better equipped than ever before to solve the conundrum. Marty, Craig, and Charles have spent the past week preparing to descend the 82 ft shaft. The crew did not believe there was a tunnel beneath the shaft’s end because one of its sides continued sinking. Despite this hypothesis, they opted to independently confirm it.

Charles decided to offer his services to everyone before anyone else. However, he first had to undergo specialized training in order to accomplish this. He descended and observed the lowering corner of the garden shaft. After seeing what he had, the group decided to excavate at the bottom to determine if there were any nearby tunnels. However, Marty placed a halt on it. He intended to conduct a self-check but required additional time to complete his rigorous training.

Alex, Rick, and Peter traveled to Italy to consult with Umberto Mosa, an expert on ancient coins and artifacts. The examination of the coins revealed that Oak Island also had connections to the Roman Empire because one of the coins was a Roman coin. To determine whether or not Byzantine gold coins were genuine, they were weighed against another coin.

Leard Nan’s continued drilling on Lot 5 has produced their most recent discovery. Rick continued his quest for answers in the region known as Nolan’s Cross. However, the party continues to stare into the mysterious circular depression in the marsh. They discover shards of ceramic and fragments of charcoal, which they surmise are remnants of a cooking vessel or a campfire.

Experts examine the lead artifact that was discovered in the wetland in the war room. They believe it to be a lead cross that was likely manufactured in France. This could be evidence that the French were involved in the Oak Island mystery. Using a probing drill, the group searched for tunnels beneath the garden shaft. They discovered a small amount of wood that may be evidence of a tunnel.

Gary Drayton inspects the recent loot with a metal detector while the heavy equipment operator continues working. Gary promptly discovers two substantial iron spikes that are both dated to the 1700s. If the artifacts are truly from the 18th century, the narrator hypothesizes that Smith’s Cove Flood Tunnel Builders, rather than the Truro Company who constructed Shaft 5 in 1850, left them behind.

Marty Legina and Craig Tester participate via Skype in the fellowship of the Diggs War Room meeting later that day. Marty and Craig inform the crew that they have just encountered Jeremy Church, a geophysicist who works for Eagle Canada’s Seismic Exploration Company and who appears in season 6, episodes 1 and 2. In season 7, episode 6, Church and the rest of the Eagle Canada team conducted a comprehensive seismic survey of the eastern half of Oak Island. The data from this survey has now been analyzed.

The data indicates the existence of an anomaly at a depth of approximately 60 ft near the southeast corner of the cave-in pit. The anomaly resembles the Smith’s Cove flood tunnel because it is linear and appears to be approaching the money pit. Remember in season 7, episode 2, how GPR specialists Steve Watson and Don Johnston discovered several subterranean anomalies near the cave-in pit? One was at a depth of 82 feet while the other was at a depth of 91 ft.

Following exploratory excavation, it was discovered that between 99 and 109 ft below the surface, there were 4 ft of sand. The island serves as a constant reminder that there are still anomalies and puzzles to be solved. Click on the video links that appear for more engaging content, and we’ll meet you there in a moment.