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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Hunt for $10K buried treasure in San Francisco goes into third week

  • An anonymous group has launched a second treasure hunt in San Francisco, offering a $10,000 cash prize hidden within seven miles of City Hall.
  • The 150-pound treasure chest is buried one foot underground, with clues provided on a website linked from Reddit.
  • Unlike last year's hunt, which was solved in just 11 hours, this year's treasure remains undiscovered after nearly three weeks.
  • Organisers have received complaints from park departments about environmental damage caused by seekers and have urged participants to “tread lightly” and fill any holes.
  • This hunt is likely to be the last organised by the anonymous group unless a financial backer comes forward.

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The hunt is on for $10K in buried treasure hidden somewhere in San Francisco

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