Rick Lagina Reveals What They Found Near Smith Cove Treasure Site

Uncovering the legendary treasure that Oak Island is said to hold is the objective of the squad.
This time, during their exploration of Smith’s Cave, they come across an empty spot at a height of precisely 90 ft.
Within this space, they find an ancient, deteriorating ladder that vanishes into the shadows of a tunnel beneath the sea.
They feel that this ladder is either a relic from previous hunters or a warning of a curse.
According to the legends of the island, there is a chilling story about lives that were lost and the necessity of claiming the riches.
As they continue to dig deeper, they discover a target bore hole with a comma of 111.5, which they believe to be the key to the treasure.

Marty, who had previously been there, finds an ancient ladder hand-carved by someone.
The drill screams against the earth, inch by inch, biting through dirt, rock, and whatever secrets lay below.
As they drill deeper, they find an open space, with silence falling over the team.
They have just punched through into something — a chamber or tunnel — and it is unknown what it is.
They fill a tube with the unknown, which they believe is part of something bigger.
They crack open the tube, finding gold in the wood.
The team is on the right track and they map out 12 more bore holes, each one a different type of treasure.

As the quest for the treasure proceeds, the team remains resolute in their endeavor to unearth the riches that have been concealed on Oak Island.
Together, Rick and Peter Romky make up a treasure team on Oak Island — a group of hunters unearthing a mysterious treasure.
They find a stone wall, a well filled with shattered crockery, and a formation known as the quadrilateral.
Additionally, they find gold in the water.

Sparks has high hopes that there are additional mysteries concealed within the depths of Oak Island.
As they continue their exploration, they come across an old ladder that leads into a dark tunnel beneath the water.
This could be a clue from treasure hunters from a long time ago — or it could be something more.
Local legends have whispered about a curse that had taken lives before, saying that it would take the death of one more person before the wealth could be discovered.

The crew is eager to confront the obstacles that lie ahead, and they are especially interested in a location identified by specialists.
It is suggested by Dr. Spooner and Dr. Michelle that the wealth might be concealed within a particular region known as “The Blob,” which is located to the west of the Garden Shaft.
With a map in hand, the specialists restrict the search to a smaller area that they name “The Baby Blob.”
They believe that a tunnel 95 ft below ground may lead directly to the treasure.

At the same time, the drilling rig is getting ready to dig into Borehole DN-111.5.
Now that they are finally on the edge of discovering something beneath the island, everyone’s enthusiasm is building.
While Marty is getting ready to investigate the Garden Shaft, historian Charles Barkhouse is in charge of the drilling.
They are removing mounds of dirt and water from the ancient shaft and reinforcing it with wood.
With each step, they are getting closer and closer to discovering more clues about the buried past of the island.

They have been drilling down a rig and have discovered an open space 90 ft below the surface.
The discovery aligns with other bore holes they had drilled nearby, and they are now unsure of what they have found.
The team is searching for a hidden treasure on Oak Island — a mysterious island in the Bahamas.

A core sample of wood is collected, and the team is interested to see if it is a portion of a tunnel or an ancient treasure chest.
They are now certain that they are on the correct path to solving the mystery surrounding Oak Island.
In order to locate indications of human activity, such as tunnels or artifacts that have been concealed, the team intends to drill 12 more bore holes.
Oak Island has been a subject of fascination for centuries.
They are determined to uncover the island’s past and discover the secrets left behind by explorers.

Their search is driven by the desire to unlock the secrets of the island’s past, which have been untold for generations.
The legendary hidden tunnel of Oak Island is one of the most important discoveries.
This tunnel has been missing for more than 200 years, and the crew is desperate to find what it is hiding.

In two new sites they refer to as bore holes 8½ and 13½, they find a tenth vacant space underground.
Some believe that tunnels are concealed beneath the surface of the earth, potentially connected to a famous location on the island known as the Garden Shaft.
As they continue their quest, they come across an antique cross buried deep within the earth.
The team’s irritation is growing as they continue to dig, wondering if they are in the right location.

Despite their efforts, stories claim the Garden Shaft could house the treasure that has been missing for a long time.
Air bubbles appear in the soil as they drill, suggesting there might be man-made tunnels hidden below.
This raises the possibility that they may be close to the treasure.

The Lagina brothers and their team are excited about the possibility of finding treasure on Oak Island.
They collect water samples near the air bubbles and analyze them for clues.
They partner with the Dumas Mining Company to dig safely and efficiently.
They discover that water is rushing into the shafts from the land side — a hint that they are near flood tunnels believed to protect the treasure.

The team decides to reinforce the shafts with concrete to stop the flooding and make digging safer.
Dumas reassures them that after renovations, they will be able to explore in the safest conditions possible.

The team is eager to find the original Money Pit — the heart of Oak Island’s mystery and legend.
They know that each artifact they uncover could tell a bigger story: Who came to Oak Island and what did they leave behind?
Some believe that the Knights Templar — a group of religious warriors — might have hidden their treasure on the island.
The Lagina brothers are determined to keep going, knowing that many explorers tried and failed before them.

In 2020, while searching between the swamp and the Money Pit on Lot 15, Jack and Gary discover a coin of Chinese origin that is more than 1,000 years old.
According to numismatist Sandy Campbell, Tony Sampson may have discovered a similar coin just north of the Oak Island swamp.
If so, could it — and other items discovered today — be linked to an ancient dam feature thought to have been built 700 years ago to help create the swamp?

It’s exciting to know more about the Chinese coin.
How does a Chinese coin end up in Canadian water?
If this question is answered, we might have a clearer picture of what’s buried.

One of the major unsolved mysteries in the world is Oak Island.
Born in Kingsford, Michigan, Marty Lagina is a well-known treasure hunter, made famous by The Curse of Oak Island.
At 11, a piece in Reader’s Digest piqued his interest in the island.
That childhood fascination stayed with him.

Though Marty studied engineering and law, and built a successful energy company (Terra Energy, sold for $58 million), he and his brother Rick never gave up the Oak Island dream.
They bought controlling interest in Oak Island Tours and launched one of the most famous treasure hunts in modern history.

Oak Island is infamous for its booby traps and flooding tunnels.
Over the years, the Laginas and their team have uncovered various items, suggesting a significant past.
Each season brings them closer to a breakthrough — though the ultimate treasure remains elusive.

What sets Marty apart is his methodical, engineering-based approach and willingness to use cutting-edge technologies like heavy drills and sonar.
He makes sure nothing is overlooked.

Excavation on the island began in 1795.
To cut a long tale short: locate the “ogre AOS.”
Alex Lagina successfully runs Mari Vineyards, which distributes wines across 16 states and hosts events.

Despite a false internet rumor claiming Alex had died during filming, he is alive and well.
This incident reminds us of the danger of spreading misinformation online.
Alex continues to achieve his goals, undeterred by fiction.

An old tale about Oak Island claims that seven lives must be lost before the treasure can be uncovered.
To date, six people are said to have died.
The story predicts one more must fall.

The Lagina family — including Alex — plays a key role in The Curse of Oak Island.
Their perseverance is seen in their discoveries.

When they found a tunnel in Smith’s Cove Uplands, they alerted Rick and archaeologist Lars.
They said: “Of course we’re going to investigate. We have to see what it looks like.”
They had found a well-made cave that appeared purposefully constructed.
Alex examined the area closely, noting subtle signs like misalignment that hinted at intentional design.

This discovery fueled the team’s excitement.
Geologist Terry Matheson led a sonic drilling operation near the Garden Shaft.
They drilled six holes and examined material from 80 to 120 ft to study the terrain and potentially locate the original Money Pit.

They focused on a bore hole named BDU-5N13, which gave promising results.
The team is eager to learn more about Alina’s accident and if something is still being hidden.
Charles Barkhouse and Alex believe that B5-13 may be close to the original Money Pit — possibly near a cavern that collapsed in the 1800s.
Surveyor Steven Guptill noted that B5-13 is just under 5 ft from where they previously found precious metals.