After 31 years, the treasure hunt for a buried golden owl statuette ends with its discovery in France. The find brings relief to thousands of treasure hunters.
The Longest Treasure Hunt Finally Ends
A treasure hunt that lasted 31 years has finally come to an end! In France, a special golden owl statue was found. This treasure hunt is known as the longest in the world.
It all started when a book about the hunt was published back in 1993. Since then, many people have been looking for the hidden treasure.
On Thursday morning, a message was shared on the official chatline of the hunt. The message confirmed that the golden owl was dug up.
It said, “We confirm that the replica of the golden owl was dug up last night. It is therefore now pointless to travel to dig at any place you believe the cache might be located.” This means that people should no longer search for the treasure because it has already been found.
The person who shared this news is Michel Becker. He helped create the original golden owl book and made the statue that was buried. However, no more information about where the statue was found or who found it has been shared yet. Mr. Becker could not be reached by phone for more information.
Excitement and Celebration Among Treasure Hunters
Over the years, tens of thousands of people took part in this treasure hunt. Many fans wrote books, pamphlets, and websites to share clues and ideas. They followed 11 tricky puzzles from the first book written by Max Valentin, the creator of the hunt. After Mr. Valentin passed away in 2009, Mr. Becker took over and continued the search.
The clues were meant to lead treasure hunters to a special place in France. There, a bronze version of the golden owl was buried in the ground. The first person to find it would win the real golden owl.
When the news of the find spread, many treasure hunters were excited. On the hunt's chatline on Discord, one user said, “Finally – freed!” Another user commented, “I didn’t think I’d live to see the day.” Many were thrilled that the long search was finally over.
However, some treasure hunters were not so sure about the discovery. They worried that the owl might have been found using a metal detector. According to the rules, the finder must show that they solved the puzzles correctly. They should not have just stumbled upon the treasure by chance.
For a while, the hunt faced legal problems after Mr. Valentin died. Not all treasure hunters agreed with Mr. Becker taking charge of the hunt.
At first, Mr. Becker did not know where the buried owl was hidden. The answer was kept in a sealed envelope with Mr. Valentin’s family.
Once the legal issues were settled, Mr. Becker learned the solution. He then visited the place to check that the owl was still there. In recent years, he has shared new clues with the treasure hunting community, exciting a new generation of treasure hunters.
The golden owl statue is not just a prize; it is also about the fun of solving puzzles and finding hidden treasures. For many, this hunt became more than just a game; it became a part of their lives.
As news of the find spreads, many are left wondering what the next adventure will be. With so many people joining in, the story of the golden owl will keep inspiring treasure hunters for years to come.
The excitement, the challenges, and the joy of the hunt will be remembered as a big part of this unique adventure.
