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A treasure chest, allegedly worth more than $10,000, has been discovered in San Francisco. The hunt's organizers, an anonymous group, confirmed the find on Tuesday through a Reddit post under the username "buriedtreasure2025." The group had buried the 22-pound chest five weeks prior and provided clues to the public to locate it.
The excitement began when the group announced the treasure hunt on Reddit, sparking interest and participation from the community. According to The San Francisco Chronicle, the group expressed their love for adventure, stating, "There's a romantic allure to treasure burying and treasure seeking."
The treasure was found by a Reddit user named "Obvious_Scarcity_," who posted a photo of the silver box with the caption, "I found it! We had a blast!" The group plans to reveal how the clues were intended to be interpreted in due time, satisfying the curiosity of those who participated in the hunt.
The group emphasized that the treasure hunt was not a marketing stunt but rather a passion project for friends who enjoy treasure hunting. Updates and additional information about the treasure hunt can be found on the group's website.