After 200 Years… Oak Island Treasure FINALLY Found at Smith’s Cove!

The search for Oak Island’s legendary treasure has pushed explorers to their limits, examining every clue and every corner of the island. For decades, the mysteries have remained unsolved, drawing treasure hunters from around the world. Recently, new findings at Smith’s Cove hinted that the treasure might finally be within reach.

And now, after years of digging, scanning, and analyzing every artifact, it seems the wait is over. Could the legendary treasure of Oak Island have been uncovered at last? Today, the discovery is bigger and more shocking than anyone imagined. Every clue, every excavation, and every moment of speculation has led to this point. What was hidden for centuries might now finally be revealed.

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The curse and courage. Deep underground, an old handcrafted ladder leading down into a dark water-filled passage shows that people have been exploring the island long before this. According to local legends, one more person may have to die before the curse guarding the treasure can be broken. Despite this chilling story, the Lagginina brothers and their team push on with determination.

At one point, Paul, a member of the crew, shares his excitement about their current location, while the camera shows the team setting up to drill in a new spot. Marty Lagginina checks in with the team to see if they’re ready to bring in the drilling rig, and they all give a confident nod. As the drill pierces the earth, the shadows of the past threaten to reveal secrets long buried.

As the next week of exploration begins, Marty talks about how Dr. Spooner and Dr. Fred Michael have found a particularly interesting area based on water sample tests. With a broad gesture, Marty points to the spot, recalling a previous conversation where the team discussed this development. During that chat, a light-haired man with glasses spoke passionately about a promising discovery they had made.

Tests in the boreholes near the money pit indicate that the treasure could be hidden in a small area about 70 ft by 25 ft west of the garden shaft. The team has named this area the blob. In a flashback, an expert explains how several objects containing certain metals are found in this region. Dr. Spooner along with Dr. Fred Michael have narrowed the search down even further, focusing on a tiny 20 ft by 20 ft area between 80 and 120 ft deep. They jokingly call this new spot Baby Blob.

At the moment, everyone is gathered around a map discussing the fascinating details of their latest research area. They suspect there might be a tunnel at a depth of around 95 ft that could lead to their area of interest. This tunnel could either lead them to a breakthrough or set them back. The crew marks a large orange X on the ground. Realizing this could be their best chance to explore several possibilities at once, Marty’s response is straightforward: it’s time to bring in the drilling rig.

The team prepares to start drilling at borehole DN 11.5, hoping to find something valuable, maybe even uncover a tunnel beneath the garden shaft where traces of gold have already been found. Excitement is building as they get closer to what could be the climax of all their hard work. Months of water sampling may soon lead them to the legendary hidden treasure. Marty is hopeful that they’ll find something significant, even if it’s not the ultimate treasure. However, he keeps a practical mindset, not wanting to get too carried away.

For a brief moment, Marty steps away and Oak Island historian Charles Barkhouse takes over the operations. But things take a surprising turn when drilling starts at Borehole DN 11.5. Soon after, Marty returns with Scott Barlo, Oak Island’s operations manager, and Roger Fortin from Duma Contracting Limited to get a closer look at the garden shaft. Their plan is to dig down to 80 ft. And at this point, Roger estimates they are about 60 ft deep.

The Duma team has been clearing debris and installing waterproof wooden sections every 8 ft called sets as they dig deeper in search of man-made chambers and artifacts. Marty feels lucky to go down into the garden shaft himself, where he spots an old ladder, a relic from the island’s mysterious past. Inside the shaft, Marty is struck by the ladder, which feels like a lost piece of history left by earlier explorers or treasure hunters.

Scott examines the ladder closely, noting that it was handcrafted in a time before modern tools. This old ladder, now considered an artifact, sparks a conversation about the person who built it and what he might think of their ongoing treasure hunt. But the bigger question lingers: could the ladder’s creator also have hidden a large stash of gold in the shaft? It’s a reasonable theory, especially given the skill required to make such a sturdy ladder and place it so deep underground.

A flashback from 3 months earlier shows the team drilling a borehole about 18 ft from the garden shaft where they discovered a large empty space that could be another chamber. Now Scott notices a similar collapse in the garden shaft at the same depth and wonders if it’s connected to that earlier find. This new development raises the anticipation even higher as they continue drilling, eager to uncover what secrets remain buried at this historic and mysterious site.

The team is buzzing with excitement, hoping to find a hidden chamber, tunnel, or even another shaft near the famous garden shaft. In the money pit area, historian Charles Barkhouse and geologist Terry Math are hard at work. They closely monitor the drilling of borehole DN1.5, which has reached depths between 80 and 120 ft, where treasure might lie. As they watch the drill’s progress, geoscientist Andy walks over to check in. Terry tells him they’ve reached a depth of about 78 to 88 ft.

As they get closer to their goal, a sudden loud grinding noise cuts through the air, drawing everyone’s attention to the drill. The sound grows louder, so the drill operator quickly stops and inspects the drill pipe. He discovers an open space about 1 and 1/2 ft wide—a sign they’ve broken into an unknown area. Terry looks concerned, worried about what this means for the crew. The operator explains that they’ve hit a void, an empty space around 90 ft down. This could be a major discovery.

Charles, Terry, and Andy gather to decide their next steps, agreeing to pause drilling to understand what they’ve uncovered. Charles pulls out his phone to call Rick and Marty Lagginina, the brothers who have invested so much time and money in the search. In a side interview, Rick expresses his excitement about progress at borehole DN 11.5, a key area where gold might be hidden. Rick rushes to the site to hear the latest update.

Mike, the drill operator, explains the moment he felt the drill break through something at 90 ft, leading to the void. The discovery brings both hope and tension. Could they have hit a hidden treasure chamber? Or might the treasure have tumbled into the empty space? Terry studies the map and notices that boreholes DN 11.5, DN1 12.5, and DN3.5 all seem to line up, hinting at a possible pattern in the ground 94 ft deep.

Mike’s discovery at 90 ft could mean they’ve reached the top of a tunnel, which fits with findings from nearby boreholes. This raises hopes that they’ve tapped into a major underground structure, potentially connected to the baby blob area where they previously found high levels of gold. But this still wasn’t the breakthrough they had been hoping for.

The discovery leaves them questioning what they’ve really uncovered and whether it could bring them closer to treasure or simply add to the mystery. With that possibility in mind, Marty instructs Mike to start pulling up core samples to determine what they’ve hit—a tunnel or something else. Motivated by Marty’s decision, Mike and another operator, Colton, get the drill moving again to collect a core sample.

Meanwhile, Rick reflects on how every empty space or void they uncover could be one step closer to their ultimate goal. The team has been piecing together the puzzle slowly, with each new clue potentially bringing them nearer to the treasure. As Mike lowers the drill again, Rick watches intently, hoping the core samples will finally reveal the answers they’ve been seeking for so long.

When the core is pulled up, Terry, Charles, and the rest of the team gather to inspect it. Immediately, they notice pieces of wood in the sample, grabbing everyone’s attention. Could it be from a chest or something as old as the handcrafted ladder they discovered earlier? Excitement builds as they consider the possibilities.

The geologist quickly takes a wood sample, sealing it in a plastic bag to send for testing, hoping to check for traces of metal. Later that day at the Oak Island Interpretive Center, the team anxiously awaits the test results. They’re joined by Craig Tester and metals expert Emma Culligan. Emma uses a special device called an XRF machine capable of detecting even tiny amounts of metal in materials.

But the search for answers isn’t over. When Emma shares the results, she explains that only small traces of metal were found in the wood and stresses that more testing is needed to be certain. It’s not exactly the news they hoped for, but it’s a reminder of the challenge they face. As Emma walks them through the data on her computer, she points out that the materials found are typical of Oak Island, prompting the team to consider their next steps carefully.

Then a surprising discovery grabs everyone’s attention. While elements like iron, magnesium, and aluminum were present, Emma highlights a small trace of gold. The unexpected finding sparks excitement among the team. They immediately ask if gold in wood is rare, and Emma confirms that it is indeed unusual and significant.

Looking deeper into the data, a chart shows that gold ranks 12th out of 14 elements found—a small amount yet perfectly aligning with the team’s theories about the area. This provides tangible evidence that they’re exploring the right spot, a location with real treasure potential. The discovery gives the team a much-needed morale boost. After many days of hard work, this tiny trace of gold feels like proof that their efforts are bringing them closer to the island’s hidden wealth.

Rick, ever the optimist, sees these findings as small clues or breadcrumbs that will eventually lead them to treasure. To him, every detail, no matter how minor, fits into the bigger picture. And this trace of gold is a crucial piece of that puzzle. Rick often reflects that while treasure isn’t found in the lab, the lab helps unlock the mysteries behind their discoveries.

The team agrees that they need to bring Emma even more samples for analysis, hoping this is just the start of even bigger findings. But the surprises aren’t over yet. The team is not only thrilled about finding gold, they are also focused on keeping their work confidential, ensuring that what they uncover stays under wraps as they dig deeper into what lies beneath the surface.

A newly discovered gap beneath borehole DN11.5 sparks new theories about what might be hidden underground, adding even more excitement to the hunt. The garden shaft quickly becomes the center of attention as evidence grows that it could hold valuable secrets. With fresh traces of gold appearing in both water and wood samples, the Lagginina brothers, Rick and Marty, feel like they are inching closer to the treasure they’ve been seeking for years.

The episode begins with Rick and his son, Alex, entering a tent near the money pit, where monitors and equipment are set up for another day of drilling. Brandon Vanderho from Duma Contracting oversees the operation as a large crane carefully lowers a drill into the garden shaft. The team watches the live video feed inside the shaft, hoping it will soon reveal something important.

As the day begins, Duma Contracting’s crew sets up their machinery and starts the probe drilling process—a major moment as they believe they are very close to uncovering something hidden beneath the ground. The team’s excitement grows as they begin drilling just outside the garden shaft, where recent tests indicated signs of gold in the water. Yet, this isn’t the breakthrough they were expecting. The drilling has only just started, and the mystery still hangs heavily over the site.

The possibility of a nearby chamber linked to the original money pit, just a few feet from the garden shaft, keeps their hopes alive. Rick continues encouraging the team, reminding them to stay optimistic even during long stretches without discoveries. He believes this could be a turning point, a moment where all their previous efforts begin to pay off.

Alex shares a new detail with Brandon: they found an empty space or void in the shaft while drilling. Brandon is surprised, highlighting how the team sometimes holds back information until they have more to share. A flashback shows Marty discussing earlier drilling efforts where they discovered a 10-ft void near the garden shaft. This empty space could be the location of the Money Pit’s treasure vault, making their current drilling even more crucial.

The team continues drilling deeper into the garden shaft, now reaching 55 ft. They plan to drill multiple small boreholes extending beyond the shaft walls to try to reach the suspected void below. Rick reminds everyone that any new discoveries must be reported immediately. With some luck, they hope to uncover a hidden chamber or vault today.

The Duma crew prepares to continue drilling with a powerful hydraulic drill capable of cutting through tough materials. Their plan is to drill 12 different holes at various angles, increasing the chances of uncovering something man-made or valuable below. But Rick is already thinking ahead. He asks Brandon if they can collect wood shavings from the boreholes, intending to send them for analysis in hopes of finding more gold. With high gold values already detected in the area, Rick’s careful approach could provide the next big clue in the search for the Oak Island treasure—the team’s next findings could be even more revealing.

Charles steps into the tent, greeted by the live feed from the shaft on the monitors. Since the space inside the shaft is too tight for him to enter with the Duma team, he observes everything closely from the tent. Rick wastes no time, saying his goodbyes and rushing the latest water, soil, and wood samples to Emma Culligan at the Oak Island Interpretive Center for analysis.

The story moves to the next day, where Rick, forestry technician Peter Romkey, and team member Leair stand in Lot 26, examining what they believe is an old stone wall. Rick explains that Romky, with his forestry background, was the one who noticed it. As they study the wall, Romky shares that although his work focuses on trees, he’s always been fascinated by stone and has experience building walls himself.

He points out how the outer stones are angled inward, a method used to strengthen rubble walls. Romky notes that this technique is similar to what was used in old English and Scottish castles. He adds that these walls often begin with a foundation of rough gravel to stabilize them, and he sees a similar setup in the land they’re standing on. This sparks questions about the skill and intent of whoever built on the island centuries ago, hinting at the types of structures they may have constructed and possibly even where the treasure could be hidden.

Rick then draws their attention to a nearby well, which differs from the others on the island. He recalls that historical expert Terry Dvau once said, “This well’s construction style dates back centuries and resembles wells found in New Ross, a town about 20 m north.” A flashback to 2016 shows the team inspecting New Ross, believing it may hold connections to the Knights Templar, who were rumored to have hidden treasures and relics.

Back in Lot 26, the team discusses the idea that the stone wall may have been deliberately built to conceal something, such as digging or tunneling activities. The careful placement of the stones seemed intentional, not random, suggesting a plan to hide their work from view. Rick’s nephew, Peter, jokingly challenges Leair to find an artifact to support the theory. Yet, despite the excitement of these finds, much of the mystery remains unresolved.

The next day, Charles meets with Brandon Vanderho at the money pit to check on the latest drilling. Brandon explains that they’re about to start the final drill before moving on to the next phase of shaft construction. But shortly after beginning, the drill hits something hard at 11 ft. The team pauses, unsure if it’s just a rock or something more significant. They take a sample from the spot, hoping to find evidence of human activity. But unfortunately, it shows no signs of anything unusual.

Despite the setback, Charles stays positive, suggesting that drilling deeper may reveal what’s really hidden below the surface. The following morning, the team gathers under a tent near the money pit to review the core samples. Emma Culligan arrives with results from the first borehole samples. She demonstrates how her scanning equipment can analyze even the smallest materials.

Rick notices a sample Emma has placed on the table and asks about it. She explains it’s from the wood inside the garden shaft, the same wood they’ve been studying. The real surprise comes when Emma reveals her findings: there’s gold in the wood. This discovery validates the team’s theory that the shaft itself may contain traces of treasure. Excitement ripples through the group, and this new evidence boosts their confidence that they are indeed on the right track.

Marty, always focused on details, asks Emma how sure she is about these results. Emma replies that she’s very confident in her tests. As Emma explains that the amount of gold is small but still significant, the team is buzzing with excitement. Marty notes that even a tiny concentration of gold, measured in parts per billion, can still be important. The conversation turns to the next steps, and the team discusses how they can test more samples, including water, to confirm the results.

But this wasn’t the final victory. Even with this exciting news, the team knows they’re still only scratching the surface of what might lie beneath. The episode ends on a high note. The team is laughing and celebrating the small but important progress they’ve made. The discovery of gold, even in such tiny amounts, has given them renewed energy for the search.

They know the journey is far from over, but with each new piece of evidence, they are one step closer to solving the mystery of Oak Island and finding the treasure they have been seeking for so long.

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The team, commanded by the treasure-hunting brothers known as the Lagginina brothers, have been exploring the island for the elusive wealth for about 10 seasons. As all those who watch the Curse of Oak Island TV show are aware, toward the end of one of these seasons, the team uncovered an incredible discovery that convinced the adventurers that there must be gold on Oak Island.

As you can imagine, this discovery gave the team a real gust of wind beneath their sails. The men had been focused on the original money pit region discovered by Daniel McKinnis in 1795, when he first noticed a circular dip on Oak Island. They approached this with bated breath, excavating the B4 sea shaft, located just 5 ft from Borehole Sea and reportedly 90 ft deep. For almost two centuries, countless men had tried and failed to make a breakthrough. Now it was their turn.

The breakthrough could come if the team locates a hidden treasure chamber or an adjacent vault containing a chest of gold. Recently, they made exciting finds in the C1 cluster, which may indicate forested tunnels dating back to the 15th century. These discoveries raise questions about how people of that era could construct such elaborate structures and why they needed them. Whatever the answer, the finding of large quantities of silver and gold fuels speculation about the original money pit, or at least a chamber of riches nearby.

The location of the 90 ft tunnel suggests the crew is closing in on the money pit itself. And with luck, they may soon reach the island’s most coveted spot. During excavation, the team came across some old wood boards, but it was a massive iron fastener from the 1800s that caught their attention. Its crude construction suggests it predates the discovery of the money pit. Alongside it, they found a spike, which they plan to study later to determine its historical significance.

Unfortunately, the team had to pause at a blockage at 130 ft in the B4C shaft. With time running out, all excavations on the money pit were put on hold for the year. Despite the setback, the recent findings only strengthened their determination to uncover the treasure hidden somewhere on Oak Island. The complexity of the money pit reinforced their belief that modern technology is essential to make progress.

Discovering vast amounts of gold and silver beneath the island spurred their commitment even further. Though the team is on hiatus, they are more determined than ever to achieve the breakthrough that many have sought for over two centuries. Over time, the crew analyzed the spike with help from Carmen Le, a blacksmithing expert. Le determined the spike dates back to medieval times and identified it as a rock drill using advanced techniques, including C14 testing.

He suspected it was connected to a pair of swages the crew found two years ago, making the spike even more intriguing. Learning that the drill was used to smash boulders in the past opened up new possibilities for locating the elusive hiding spot and understanding what might lie within its inner chambers. Could this discovery mean they are closing in on the legendary treasure?

The spike and rock drill may hold enough historical relevance to be linked to the original money pit, offering valuable insight into the tools and techniques used to construct it. The treasure hunt isn’t over yet. With each new discovery, from hidden voids to traces of gold in the wood, the mystery of Oak Island only grows deeper. Who knows what secrets lie just beneath the surface, waiting to be uncovered?

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