Rick Lagina: “Something Went TERRIBLY Wrong At The Money Pit”
Rick Lagina: "Something Went TERRIBLY Wrong At The Money Pit"
Rick Lagina just uncovered something truly scary that was unearthed during the recent excavation at the money pit. Imagine delving deeply into the island’s mysterious past, only to discover something that calls into question all we thought we knew.
Stay tuned as we delve into this terrifying revelation that has sent shockwaves throughout the entire team. You won’t want to miss it!
One bright morning on Oak Island, excitement was in the air as Rick Lagina and Scott Barlow made their way to the notorious Money Pit area. They were there to supervise a new phase in a thrilling adventure—a probe-drilling operation at the base of the so-called Garden Shaft. The hope? To unravel a 229-year-old mystery that has baffled treasure hunters for generations.
Just three weeks earlier, Rick, Scott, and their team had managed to extend the 18th-century Garden Shaft deeper into the earth, reaching an impressive depth of 100 feet. It was there that they stumbled upon what they believed to be a 17th-century wooden tunnel. This discovery was no minor feat; it connected to an area known as the Baby Blob, an intriguing site where water testing had revealed significant traces of gold and silver buried between 80 and 120 feet below ground.
But not everything was as it seemed. The team was taken aback to find that parts of this ancient tunnel were missing—its walls and ceiling had vanished. The question loomed large: Had someone intentionally dismantled the tunnel to collapse it and hide something of immense value?
With the Garden Shaft now dug to 106 feet, representatives from Dumas Contracting Limited were gearing up for several days of meticulous probe-drilling. Their mission was to explore the remaining sections of the tunnel in hopes of locating the elusive treasure.
Marty Lagina, ever the skeptic and thinker, pondered the missing parts of the tunnel. Was this sabotage meant to protect a secret? The drilling process was not just a matter of boring into the earth; it was a delicate search for answers. The team aimed to extract samples every ten feet, maintaining rigorous records of distances and elevations. These samples would be critical, sent to labs for carbon dating and further analysis.
As the operation commenced, an unexpected challenge arose. Water began to flood the shaft, gushing from the newly drilled holes around the 97-foot mark—precisely where they suspected the tunnel was located. The situation escalated quickly, with the influx of water hinting that they might have struck one of the legendary flood tunnels, infamous for thwarting treasure seekers for over two centuries.
Despite this setback, spirits remained high. The presence of metals detected in the water and the tangible evidence unearthed so far only bolstered the team’s resolve. They were on the cusp of a breakthrough, or so it seemed. The discovery mirrored the experiences of those who had come before them, adding a chilling sense of déjà vu to their quest.
Rick, ever the optimist, rallied his team. “We’ve encountered a bump in the road, but that won’t stop us,” he declared. The plan was simple yet daunting: pump out the water and continue the drilling. The team was equipped with the right tools and the right attitude; they were determined to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Rick, Marty, Craig, and their team stood at the edge of the Garden Shaft, looking down into the murky depths below. They were reminded of the many who had tried and failed to unlock the secrets of Oak Island. Yet, unlike those before them, they were armed with new technologies, historical clues, and a relentless spirit.
