Oak Island Treasure FINALLY Found At Smith’s Cove 1 Hour Ago!

That is thick, yeah, that is thick, mate. That is beautiful, wow, look at that. There’s no mistake in that. That ain’t no button. Could Gary and Rick be correct that they have found another potentially ancient coin on lot five? If so, the team is pushing themselves, hunting for every clue to understand the island’s history and locate its famous treasure. Recently, they found gold in the island’s surrounding waters, and now the Lagina brothers think there might even be gold in the plants.

But what if the solution to all of Oak Island’s puzzles was found just an hour ago? Before we dive in, brace yourselves, the latest discovery on Oak Island is more shocking than anyone expected. The curse encourages 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 Lagina 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 Lagina 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 bore holes near the Money Pit, which 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 x 20 ft area between 80 and 100 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 turn when the drilling begins at borehole DN 11.5.

Shortly after, Marty returns with Scott Barlo, Oak Island’s operations manager, and Roger Foron from Deas Contracting Limited to take a closer look at the garden shaft. They’re aiming to dig down to 80 ft, and right now, Roger estimates they are about 60 ft deep. The Deas team has been clearing out debris and putting in waterproof wooden sections every 8 ft, called “sets,” as they dig deeper looking for signs of man-made chambers and artifacts.

Marty feels lucky to be able 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 amazed by the ladder, which seems like a forgotten piece of history from earlier explorers or treasure hunters. Scott takes a close look at the ladder’s craftsmanship, pointing out that it was built by hand back when there were no modern tools.

This old ladder, now seen as an artifact, gets them talking about the person who made it and what he might think of their search for the treasure today. But this wasn’t the biggest mystery. The question remained: could the person who made that ladder have also hidden a large amount of gold in the shaft? It’s a reasonable theory, especially when you consider how much skill it took to create such a strong ladder and leave it so deep underground.

In a flashback from three months ago, the team had drilled a borehole about 18 ft from the garden shaft and found a large empty space that could be another chamber. Now, Scott sees a similar collapse in the garden shaft at the same depth, and they wonder if it’s connected to that earlier discovery. This new finding adds even more anticipation as they keep drilling, eager to discover what secrets are still buried in this historical and puzzling site.

The team is full of excitement as they wait eagerly for proof that their theories might be correct. They are hoping to find a hidden chamber, tunnel, or even another shaft near the famous garden shaft in the Money Pit area. Charles Barkhouse, the historian, and Terry Mat, the geologist, are hard at work, carefully watching the drilling of borehole DN 11.5, which has reached between 80 and 120 ft below the surface, where they believe treasure could be hidden.

As they monitor the drill’s progress, Andy, a geoscientist, walks over to check how things are going. Terry tells him they’ve reached a depth between 78 and 88 ft, getting closer to their goal. Suddenly, a loud grinding noise cuts through the air, causing everyone to look toward the drill. The sound grows louder, so the drill operator quickly stops the machine and checks the drill pipe.

Upon inspecting the pipe, the operator finds there’s an open space about 1 and 1/2 ft wide. This means they’ve broken through into an unknown area. Terry looks concerned, worried about what this might mean for the drilling crew. The operator tells Terry that they’ve hit a void, an empty space about 90 ft down. This could be a big discovery.

Charles, Terry, and Andy gather to decide what to do next. They agree to pause the drilling to better understand what they’ve just uncovered. Charles pulls out his phone to call Rick and Marty Lagina, the brothers who have invested so much time and money into this search. Rick, in a side interview, expresses his excitement about the progress at borehole DN 11.5, a key area where gold might be hidden.

Rick hurries to the site, joining the team to hear the latest news. Mike, the drill operator, explains how he felt the drill break through something at 90 ft, leading to the empty space. This discovery brings both hope and anxiety. Could they have hit a hidden treasure chamber, or could the treasure have fallen into the void?

Terry looks at the map, noticing that boreholes DN 11.5, DN 12.5, and DN 13.5 all seem to line up, suggesting a pattern in the ground around 94 ft deep. Mike’s discovery at 90 ft might mean they’ve reached the top of a tunnel, which matches findings from other boreholes nearby. This raises hopes that they’ve tapped into a major underground structure, possibly linked to the “baby blob” area, where they found high levels of gold before.

But this wasn’t the breakthrough they were hoping for just yet. The discovery left them wondering what they had really uncovered and if it could lead them closer to the treasure or just more mystery. With this possibility in mind, Marty instructs Mike to start pulling up core samples from the area to figure out what they’ve hit, whether it’s 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 thinks about how every empty space or void they find could be a step closer to their ultimate goal. The team has been slowly piecing together the puzzle, with each clue bringing them closer to finding the treasure.

As Mike lowers the drill once more, Rick watches closely, hoping the core samples will finally provide the answers they’ve been searching for all this time. When the core is pulled up, Terry, Charles, and others gather around to inspect it. Right away, they notice pieces of wood in the sample. This immediately grabs their attention. Could the wood have come from a chest, or maybe even something as old as the handcrafted ladder they found earlier?

The excitement grows as they consider what this could mean. The geologist quickly takes a wood sample and seals it in a plastic bag, planning to send it for testing right away. They want to check if any metals are present. Later that day, at the Oak Island Interpretive Center, the team waits anxiously for the test results. They’re joined by Craig Tester and Emma Culligan, an expert in analyzing metals.

Emma has used a special device called an XRF machine, which can detect very small amounts of metal in materials. But this wasn’t the end of their search for answers. When Emma gives them the results, she explains that they only found small traces of metal in the wood. She emphasizes that they need to run more tests to be sure. This isn’t exactly what they hoped to hear, but it’s the reality of the challenge they face.

As Emma shows them the data on her computer, she mentions that the materials found are typical of Oak Island, leaving the team to think about what this could mean for their next move. A surprising discovery is just around the corner—traces of treasure. Culligan reveals something that grabs the team’s attention. While common elements like iron, magnesium, and aluminum were present, what really stood out was a small trace of gold.

This unexpected discovery causes a wave of excitement among the team members. They immediately start asking Emma if finding gold in wood is rare. She nods, confirming that it is indeed a rare and important find. As they look deeper into the data, a chart shows that the amount of gold is small, ranking 12th out of 14 elements found. Despite this, it lines up perfectly with the team’s theories about the area. They now have real evidence that supports the idea that they’re searching in the right place, an area with potential treasure.

This 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 leading them closer to the island’s hidden wealth. Rick, always the optimist, believes these findings are small clues or breadcrumbs that will eventually lead them to the treasure. To him, every piece of evidence, no matter how small, is part of the bigger picture.

The trace of gold is a critical piece of that puzzle. Rick often reflects that while treasure isn’t found in the lab, the lab helps unlock the mysteries of their findings. The team agrees that they need to bring Emma more samples to analyze, hoping that this is just the beginning of even bigger discoveries.

But this wasn’t the only surprise. The team is not just excited about the gold; they’re also focused on keeping their findings confidential, ensuring that their work stays under wraps while they dig deeper into what lies beneath the surface. A newly discovered gap under borehole DN 11.5 presents 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 more signs suggest it could hold valuable secrets. With fresh traces of gold found in both water and with samples, the Lagina brothers, Rick and Marty, feel like they are inching closer to the treasure they’ve been seeking for years.

The episode starts with Rick Lagina and his son Alex entering a tent set up near the Money Pit. Monitors and equipment are ready for another day of drilling. Brandon Vanderhoof from Deas Contracting oversees the operation as a large crane carefully lowers a drill into the garden shaft. The team watches the live video feed of the shaft’s interior, hoping it will soon reveal something important.

As the day begins, Deas Contracting crew sets up their machinery and starts the probe drilling process. This is a big moment, as they believe they are very close to finding something hidden beneath the ground. The team’s excitement grows as they begin drilling just outside the garden shaft, where recent tests have shown signs of gold in the water.

But this wasn’t the breakthrough they expected. The drilling process had only just begun, and the mystery still loomed large. The possibility of a nearby chamber linked to the original Money Pit and located only a few feet from the garden shaft adds to the team’s hope. Rick keeps encouraging the group, reminding them to stay optimistic even when they hit periods of doubt, which often happens when they don’t find anything for a long time.

Rick believes this is a turning point in their treasure hunt. He feels like everything they’ve done up until now has led them to this moment. Alex shares a new piece of information with Brandon: they found an empty space or void in the shaft while drilling. Brandon is surprised by this news, showing how the team sometimes keeps details quiet until they have more to share.

In a flashback, we see Marty Lagina discussing some of their earlier drilling efforts. They had drilled near the garden shaft and found a 10-ft void. This empty space could be where the treasure vault of the Money Pit is hidden, making their current drilling even more crucial. The team continues drilling deeper into the garden shaft, reaching a depth of 55 ft. They plan to drill multiple small boreholes extending beyond the shaft’s walls in an attempt to reach the void they believe exists below.

Rick reminds the team that any new discoveries need to be shared immediately. With some luck, they hope to uncover a hidden chamber or vault today. The Deas crew gets ready to continue drilling using a strong hydraulic drill that can cut through tough materials. They have a plan to drill 12 different holes at various angles, increasing their chances of finding something man-made or valuable below the surface.

But Rick isn’t done thinking ahead. He asks Brandon if they can collect the wood shavings from the boreholes. His plan is to send these shavings for analysis, hoping that more gold might be found. With high gold values already detected in the area, Rick’s careful approach could provide the next big clue in their ongoing search for the Oak Island treasure.

The team’s next findings could reveal more than expected. The watchful eye of Charles steps into the tent. He’s greeted by the sight of the live footage from the shaft on the monitors. Since the space inside the shaft is too tight for him to go in with the Deas team, he watches everything closely from the tent.

Rick wastes no time and says his goodbyes, eager to rush the latest samples of water, soil, and wood to Emma Culligan at the Oak Island Interpretive Center for analysis. The story then moves to the next day, where Rick, forestry technician Peter Rony, and another team member stand in Lot 26, looking at what they think is an old stone wall.

Rick shares that Ramy, who has a background in forestry, was the one who brought this to their attention after studying the wall that morning. Ramy explains that while his work is with trees, he’s always been fascinated by stone and even has experience building walls himself. He points out the way the outer stones are angled inward, which is a method used to strengthen rubble walls. This technique, Ramy notes, is similar to those used in old English and Scottish castles. Ramy also mentions that these kinds of walls usually start with a foundation of rough gravel to make them more stable, and he sees similarities with the land they are standing on.

This observation makes them wonder about the skill and purpose of whoever built on the island centuries ago, possibly hinting at the type of structures they were trying to build and maybe even where the treasure might be hidden. Rick then directs their attention to a nearby well. Unlike the others on the island, this one is built differently. Rick remembers that Terry Deveau, a historical expert, once said this well’s construction style dates back centuries and looks like wells found at New Ross, a place about 20 miles north.

In a flashback to 2016, the team had inspected New Ross, believing it might have connections to the Knights Templar, who were said to have hidden treasures and relics. Back in Lot 26, the team talks about the idea that the stone wall could have been built to hide something like digging or tunneling activities. The carefully arranged stones seem too deliberate to be random, and they begin to believe this was all part of a plan to keep the work hidden from view.

As they discuss this, Rick’s nephew, Peter, jokes that Lared should find an artifact to back up this new theory. But this wasn’t the end of the mystery. As exciting as these finds were, there was still so much left unanswered.

The next day, Charles meets with Brandon Vanderhoof at the Money Pit to check on the latest drilling. Brandon shares that they’re about to start the final drill before moving to the next step in the construction of the shaft. However, soon after they begin, the drill hits something hard at 11 ft. They stop drilling, unsure if it’s just a rock or something more important.

The team takes a sample from the spot, hoping to find evidence of human activity. But to their disappointment, the sample doesn’t show any signs of that. Despite this setback, Charles remains positive. He suggests they simply need to drill deeper to uncover what’s really hiding 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 her results from the first samples taken from the borehole. She shows the team how she can analyze even the smallest pieces of material with her scanning