Trying to hide the evidence of underground digging, best place to put it would be in the middle of a wall.
>> Drill’s going in now.
>> Hold it. They hit something at 11 ft.
>> That could be where the treasure’s hiding.
>> I detected gold.
>> Wow.
>> 100%.
>> Yeah.
>> This is huge.
>> Well, there you go, guys.
>> [laughter] >> 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 and courage. Deep underground, an old hand-crafted 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 [music] 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, [music] 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 Michel have found a particularly interesting area based on
water sample tests.
>> Oh, the water samples are indicating [music] presence of gold, well, certainly the wood should as well.
>> With a broad gesture, Marty points to the spot, recalling a previous conversation [music] where the team discussed this development. During that chat, a light-haired man with glasses [music] 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 [music] explains how several objects containing certain metals are found in this region. Dr.
Spooner, along with Dr. Fred Nolan, have narrowed the search down even further, focusing on a tiny 20 ft [music] by 20 ft area between 80 and 120 ft deep. They jokingly call this new [music] spot baby blob. At the moment, everyone is gathered around a map discussing [music] 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 [music] possibilities at once. Marty’s response is straightforward. It’s time to bring in the drilling rig.
>> [music] >> The team prepares to start drilling at borehole DN 11.5, hoping to find something valuable, maybe even uncover a tunnel [music] 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.
>> [music] >> 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 Barlow, Oak Island’s operations manager, and Roger Fortin [music] from Dumat Contracting Limited to take a closer look at the garden shaft.
>> [music] >> They’re aiming to dig down to 80 ft and right now Roger estimates they are about 60 ft deep. The Duma team has been clearing out debris and putting in waterproof wooden [music] 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 3 months ago, the team had drilled a bore hole 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 [music] 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 [music] of excitement as they wait eagerly for proof that their theories might be correct. They are hoping to find a hidden chamber, tunnel, >> It’s a wrong log there.
Oh, okay. It’s right here. [music] That’s wood.
>> or even another shaft near the famous Garden Shaft. In the Money Pit area, Charles Barkhouse, the historian, and Terry Matheson, [music] the geologist, are hard at work. They’re carefully watching the drilling of borehole DN 11.5, which is reached between 80 and 120 ft below the surface, [music] 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, [music] 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.
>> [music] >> 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 [music] 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.
>> [music] >> 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 [music] 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 bore holes 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.
>> [music] >> 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 [music] 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 [music] 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 [music] 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.
>> [music] >> 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 [music] 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.
>> [music] >> This discovery gives the team a much-needed morale boost. After many days of hard work, this [music] tiny trace of gold feels like proof that their efforts are leading them closer to the island’s [music] hidden wealth.
Rick, always the optimist, believes these findings are small clues or breadcrumbs that will eventually [music] 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 [music] piece of that puzzle. Rick often reflects that while treasure isn’t found in the lab, the lab helps unlock the mysteries [music] 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 [music] 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 wood 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 Vandrhoof from Dumas 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, Dumas Contracting’s 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.
>> [music] >> 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 [music] 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 [music] 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. [music] 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 [music] 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.
>> [music] >> With some luck, they hope to uncover a hidden chamber or vault today.
The Dumas crew gets ready to continue drilling using [music] a strong hydraulic drill that can cut through tough materials. They have a plan to drill 12 different holes at various angles, [music] increasing their chances of finding something man-made or valuable below the surface. [music] But Rick isn’t done thinking ahead. He asked 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 [music] findings could reveal more than expected. The watchful eye.
As Charles steps into the tent, he’s greeted by the side 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 Dumas 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 Romkey, and Laird, another team member, stand in lot 26, looking at what they think is an old stone wall. Rick shares that Romkey, who has a background in forestry, was the one who brought this to their attention. After studying the wall that morning, Romkey 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, Romkey notes, is similar to those used in old English and Scottish castles. Romkey 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 DeVoe, 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 mi north. In a flashback to 2016, the team had inspected New Ross, [music] 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 seemed too deliberate to be random, and they began to believe this was all part of a plan to keep the work hidden from view.
As they discuss this, >> [music] >> Rick’s nephew Peter jokes that Laird should find an artifact to back up this new theory, but this wasn’t the end of the mystery.
>> [music] >> As exciting as these finds were, there was still so much left unanswered. The next day, Charles meets with Brandon Van Ver Hoofd 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 [music] 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 equipment. Rick notices an item Emma has placed on the table and asks about it. Emma explains that it’s a sample from the wood inside the Garden Shaft, the very same wood they’ve been talking about. But the real surprise comes when Emma reveals her findings.
There’s gold in the wood. This discovery proves the team’s theory that the shaft itself could contain traces of treasure.
Everyone is excited, and this new piece of evidence boosts their confidence that they are 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.
>> But what just got discovered in Oak Island that everyone had to evacuate?
Well, let us board the boat to Oak Island, a secret island off the southern coast of Nova Scotia, and see what beautiful insights [music] await us there. The team, commanded by the treasure hunting brothers known as the Lagina brothers, [music] 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, [music] the team uncovered an incredible discovery that convinced the adventurers that there must be gold on Oak Island. As you can expect, this put a gust of wind beneath the men’s sails. The team had remained focused on the initial money pit region discovered by Daniel McGinnis in 1795, when he discovered a circular dip on Oak Island. They accomplished this [music] by excavating the B4C shaft, which is positioned just 5 ft off of borehole C, [music] and is claimed to be 90 ft deep in the ground. They did so with baited breath, hoping to make the breakthrough that legions of men had failed to achieve for almost two centuries. This breakthrough is likely if the team is able to locate the [music] hidden treasure chamber or an adjacent vault that may contain the treasure chest full of gold. Recently, the team made some exciting discoveries in the C1 cluster. This discovery may reveal evidence of forested tunnels dating back to the 15th century. Looking at these [music] elaborate discoveries, one would be left wondering how humans of the time acquired the capacity to construct such structures. You may also question why [music] they needed such a tunnel. Whatever the answer, the discovery of what appears to be large levels of silver and gold has fueled speculation about the site of the original [music] money pit, or at the very least, a chamber containing riches.
The location of the 90-ft tunnel [music] indicates that the crew is approaching the original money pit. And with luck, they will reach the most sought-after spot on the island. As the excavation [music] continues, the team comes upon some wood boards. However, discovering a huge iron fastener from the 1800s peaks the excavators’ attention. However, because of the crude nature of the fastening, this item most likely originated [music] before the discovery of the money pit. Along with the fastener, the crew discovered a spike, which they expected to examine at some point in the [music] future to determine the historical relevance of this relic.
Unfortunately, the team was forced to take a breather [music] as they approached a blockage at 130 ft in the B4C shaft. Due to time constraints, all excavations on the money [music] pit had to be halted for the remainder of the year. Despite this disappointment, the team’s recent findings strengthened their desire to recover the wealth hidden someplace on Oak Island. Moving forward, the team has been forced [music] to grapple with the money pit’s intricate nature, reinforcing their opinion that modern technology must be used to make [music] any headway in their search. The finding of vast quantities of gold and silver beneath the island surface spurs the desire to continue searching. As a result, even though they are on hiatus, the team is more determined than ever to accomplish the breakthrough [music] many have coveted for over two centuries. Over time, the crew proceeded [music] to analyze the spike with the assistance of Carmen Leg, a blacksmithing expert. Leg discovered the spike’s origin dates [music] back to medieval times, and the item was known to be a rock drill. After studying it using [music] cutting-edge technology such as C14 testing, he suspected it was linked to a pair of swages discovered [music] by the crew 2 years ago, discovering the spike even more intriguing to those invested in this journey. When it was discovered that the drill [music] was used to smash boulders back in the day, it opened up an array of options for the team searching for the location [music] of this elusive hiding spot and what might be buried within its inner chambers.
Could the surge [music] prove they are getting close to the legendary treasure?
It is probable that the spike and proposed rock drill have enough historical [music] relevance to be linked to the original money pit and that they have the ability to provide us with information about the [music] technology and techniques utilized to dig the money pit. Other recent discoveries, [music] such as the stone-paved area in the swamp and the ancient stone road, have added to the excitement generated by the study of some of [music] Oak Island’s hidden regions. This will allow them to discover more about the individuals who may have established the money pit.
Eager to uncover the truth [music] behind such puzzles, the appreciative Leagina brothers remain convinced that they will discover the wealth hidden on the island, and thus the dig will continue.
At the same time, [music] they also look for critical facts about the island. This might take them all the way back to the end of the 18th [music] century when Daniel McGinnis and his pals dug up the first money pit in [music] the hopes of unearthing some of the fortunes concealed by criminals during the golden age of piracy.
However, when they dug deeper into the ground, they discovered more and more planks. As the team descended deeper into the mysterious depths of Oak Island, their excitement grew with each [music] new platform and artifact discovered. However, apprehension set in as they approached a depth [music] of 20 ft, leading them to halt their advance temporarily.
The true heart-stopping moment came about [music] 90 ft later when they came across a fascinating etched stone slab.
When they discovered a secret booby [music] trap leading right to the sea, their confusion changed to wonder and horror. The team’s drive to uncover Oak Island’s secrets became greater as the mystery [music] deepened and danger lurked, fueled by the excitement of discovery and the unknown. Who could have devised such [music] a lethal trap?
Despite considering how much they were willing to pay to find this treasure, the team regained their courage and continued their quest. As a result, the team uncovered incredible discoveries as they dug deeper into the [music] money pit. When they got to around 90 ft into the ground, they discovered even more evidence of silver and gold. This discovery [music] gave them hope that they were getting closer to the initial money hole. If not, they may be near a chamber or vault that contains [music] the treasure that has eluded many for hundreds of years.
These discoveries [music] made adventurers and viewers alike ecstatic as they got closer to the answer they would have been looking for for millennia. The harrowing discoveries, particularly [music] the deadly booby trap, could not deter these adventurers from continuing their search for gold.
[music] And thanks to other discoveries such as the fastener, the spike, and an abundance of precious metals as they dug deeper, the team was encouraged to continue pushing [music] boundaries as they sought their fortune despite the island’s riddles, which were both [music] exciting and dangerous. The Lagina brothers and their team’s pursuit of answers helped to demonstrate their spirit of exploration.
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The echoes of millennia past continue to resound as the dust settles on the spectacular [music] voyage to Oak Island. The Lagina brothers and their daring crew have braved the secrets [music] and dangers that lurk beneath the island’s surface, getting closer to the elusive treasures that have teased fortune hunters for years.
While the desire for great wealth has yet to be realized, the trip has been one of discovery [music] and wonder. We leave the enigma of Oak Island with the thrill of exploration, the thrill of the unknown, and the hope that one day the elusive treasures concealed [music] within its depths will be revealed.
Until then, the legend of Oak Island will live on, encouraging future generations to pursue the world’s greatest [music] secrets. What are your thoughts regarding these discoveries and the mysteries of Oak Island? Let us know in the comments section below. Don’t forget to click [music] on the next video popping on your screen to watch more such adventurous discoveries.
