Marty Lagina “We Found Something HORRIBLE At Smith’s Cove!”

From finding human bones… To landing in a mysterious drain tied to tricky traps… Here’s all about the horrible discovery that was made at Smith’s Cove.

When people think of Canada, they usually think of big cities like Toronto or Ontario. But there’s another hotspot in Canada that’s drawn people from all corners of the globe for over two centuries. It’s a tiny island off the south coast of Nova Scotia, filled with whispers of adventure and untold riches.

Legend has it, there’s a fortune hidden somewhere on this island. That’s why countless treasure seekers have flocked there. Sadly, despite their optimism, they’ve all left empty-handed. Maybe it’s because of the mysterious treasure itself or the traps scattered across the island, meant to ward off fortune-seekers. If there’s a connection, it’s crucial to uncover it.

But let’s keep it hush-hush, especially from the Lagina brothers and their determined team. They’re dead set on using cutting-edge tools and tactics to crack the Oak Island mystery and emerge victorious as the ultimate treasure hunters.

The good news is, all their efforts have paid off in some way. The Lagina brothers and their team have found some really interesting stuff along the way. Remember that weird stone slab they found? Well, that was just the start. They’ve also found bits of human bones, which is both cool and honestly kind of gross at the same time.

Other than that, they found this lead cross a while back which was a pretty big deal because it’s connected to the Knights Templar. If you’re wondering what on earth that is, well, it was an ancient group of Christian fighters from medieval times. Even though these discoveries are super interesting, it’s still gotta be tough for the Lagina brothers and their crew knowing they haven’t found the treasure yet.

Perhaps, it hasn’t been found yet because of the legendary curse. It’s said that before anyone can find the treasure, seven men have to die searching for it. So far, six men have lost their lives on the hunt. So, until one more person meets their fate, the Lagina brothers and their crew might have to settle for the ancient relics they’ve found instead of the treasure.

But curses aside, the Lagina brothers and their determined team aren’t giving up on the treasure hunt anytime soon. This reminds us about a time when there was a big excavation at Smith’s Cove. Everyone was excited because it seemed like their hard work was finally paying off. Just the day before, they managed to dig up a U-shaped structure that had been discovered years ago by Dan Blankenship.

During this dig, they came across something unexpected and thrilling. It was a French drain—an ancient water system made of rocks of different sizes, cleverly designed to redirect water from one place to another. After finding it, the team gathered to figure out what it all meant. That’s when they noticed that the materials used in the drain were inconsistent, which made Marty pretty frustrated.

He remarked how challenging Smith’s Cove has been for treasure hunters, even by Oak Island standards. But sadly, the team’s frustration only grew as they examined the structure. The mix of materials used made it hard to figure out its purpose. All they could do was keep digging at Smith’s Cove, hoping for more clues as they went deeper into the ground.

While they were doing this, Alex Lagina, Marty Lagina’s son, along with Doug Crowell and Paul Troutman, researchers with the Curse of Oak Island crew, had their own mission. They travelled northeast to the Town of Chester to check out a bunch of documents at a museum. They were hoping these documents might hold some clues to help them in their search for the hidden treasure of Oak Island.

The Chester Municipal Heritage Society might have extensive records about the Oak Island search dating back over 200 years. This got them thinking about what they could discover from such old records and whether it could actually lead them to the treasure. But for now, Alex, Doug, and Paul were focused on finding anything that might help with their work at Smith’s Cove.

Eventually, they found some records that seemed promising, but they knew they had to be thorough in their research. They uncovered small drains on the shore east of the Money Pit, each 66 feet long. Thankfully, it wasn’t as overwhelming as some of the other research materials they’d received, but they still had a lot of digging through files, images, and documents ahead of them.

Soon they came across a letter written by Gilbert Hedden to a Mr. Harris way back in 1936. In the letter, Hedden talked about finding a wooden structure with two timbers sticking out of rocks at Smith’s Cove. It even had a diagram showing this structure with Roman numerals. Could this be the same U-shaped structure Dan Blankinship found years ago before the team discovered it a few days ago?

It was an exciting discovery. As they kept searching, they found more interesting stuff. For example, Doug found a newspaper article from 1850 describing finger drains at Smith’s Cove. During the search for the source of water flooding the Money Pit, the Truro Company found these drains. They were like box drains made of flat stones supported by smaller rocks, forming five tunnels that converged into one, shaped like a triangle heading west toward the legendary money shaft.

But even that wasn’t the most exciting find. They found another newspaper article that topped it all. This article was from the Dartmouth Herald of 1863 that hinted at something significant happening in the past, potentially changing history as we know it.

This article discussed the finger drains, mentioning that they were located a few feet east of the Money Pit and were each about 66 feet long. Where could they be now? As they dove deeper into the article, they realized there were two possible explanations for these mysterious drains: either the U-shaped structures were built to explore the drains, or the U structure was originally constructed to create the drains.

They also learned more details about the finger drains, which fueled their eagerness to return to Smith’s Cove and find them. Satisfied with their findings, they decided it was time to share them with the rest of the team.

They bumped into the team at a pub on the island and eagerly shared everything they discovered at the Chester Municipal Heritage Society. Perhaps this newfound knowledge could bring them closer to their goal. They wasted no time sharing their discoveries over drinks with the rest of the team.

They talked about the articles and the 66-foot-long finger drains that met at the beach. This info was crucial because Marty mentioned he had measured the U-shaped structure at Smith’s Cove, and it matched what Alex and the others found at the Chester Municipal Heritage Society.

Could it be that the U-shaped structure was put there by treasure hunters trying to stop the flooding? Or maybe it was older than it seemed, built by the original Money Pit constructors as part of their flood prevention system. They also shared details about the tunnels, mentioning they were big enough for a man’s hands to pass through, made of flat stones that intersected, forming a triangular shape. This got the team thinking they might find them if they kept digging.

The team realized that these drains had to actually exist if they were ever going to find them. So, they decided it made sense to keep an eye out for these pipes as they carried on with their work at Smith’s Cove. Even if they never found anything on the island, nobody could say they were on a wild goose chase. I mean, just look at all the other discoveries they made!

As they continued excavating the island, it became clear that all these things weren’t just put there for no reason. There was definitely treasure on the island, and they were determined to be the ones to find it. But right now, their focus needed to be on what lay before them.

Despite all their technology, they still couldn’t figure out what the U-shaped structure was. But they were determined to find out, no matter what it took. It was time to get back to work and see what they could uncover at Smith’s Cove. But before diving in, they decided to finish their drinks.

The next day, Craig Tester headed to the site suspected to be the original Money Pit. He planned to meet Tory Martin, a gyro survey expert, known for his expertise in gyroscopic technology. Tory was going to examine the bore holes drilled during the team’s excavation to determine if they were perfectly straight or not. This is important not only for safety reasons but also to ensure they’re hitting their targets accurately.

If the bore holes aren’t straight, they might be missing their intended spots. Currently, they’re examining a tunnel that seems to be around the 100-foot mark. Craig explains that this is because of issues faced back in the 1860s. At that time, while building a shaft believed to be 18 feet west of the original Money Pit, there was a massive collapse. This shaft was supposed to bypass some traps around the Money Pit.

The collapse was likely caused by floodwater, a common issue that plagued previous shafts dug by treasure hunters trying to reach the buried treasure on Oak Island. As if that wasn’t enough, the collapse of the shaft was followed by a loud crash, leading the team to speculate that the Money Pit had caved in, possibly washing away some or all of the treasure with the underground waters.

This incident brings to mind the time when the team was drilling an exploratory borehole about five weeks before meeting with Tory. They reached a depth of about 100 feet and noticed evidence of what seemed to be Shaft 6, which had collapsed back in 1861. With all this evidence before them, the team wondered about the possibilities if they were to find Shaft 6.

It’s no wonder they were eager to carry out their excavations carefully—they might be on the verge of uncovering Oak Island’s hidden treasure, after all. That said, drilling such a hole isn’t as simple as it might seem. We might overlook the fact that these guys have to dig these holes at considerable depths underground, where the drillers can be deviated by various angles.

Tory knows this and understands that his task is to find out if the bore holes are straight, allowing the team to hit their target accurately. This is crucial because, based on their previous findings, the team suspects a shaft, tunnel, or chamber could be down there.

As the team dug deeper into the ground, their excitement was tinged with fear. What if they found something they’d regret? What if they were messing with something they didn’t fully understand? What if the island didn’t want to give up its secrets?

But they kept going. The treasure was right there, just waiting to be found. The question was, would they be the ones to finally find it? Only time would tell.