Treasure Enthusiasts Dig Deep in San Francisco

In a surprising turn of events, treasure seekers in San Francisco have unearthed over $10,000 in hidden treasures, all sparked by a mysterious treasure map shared online.

On Tuesday, a user, dubbed “Lucky Finder,” revealed their discovery on X, posting a picture of an unlocked metal box filled with cash, precious metal ingots, and rare baseball cards.

This exciting find followed closely on the heels of an anonymous group’s release of a pirate-style map that hinted at treasures worth more than $10,000. According to their claims, the stash included sparkling ingots, currency, and artifacts from San Francisco, with gold making up about half of its total value.

The first clue on the map hinted at “the dark room,” describing an area marked by 18 bold letters in a clearing where a brave surfer is said to have ventured. Modern treasure hunters confirmed that the loot was actually found at Mount Stro Open Space Reserve, located southwest of downtown San Francisco.

The last clue on the map referenced “a solid basin where feet partially agree,” suggesting a spot where a hiking trail splits around some sizable rocks.

The Finder, known as @wivincent on Twitter, identifies as a “European Value Investor & Technology Man.” When asked why the treasure was hidden, they remarked that they had always believed treasure hunting would add excitement to life.

While they noted the strength of modern rope bridges, they conveyed a sense of disappointment over the lack of buried treasures, suggesting it might be back to the drawing board for aspiring treasure hunters.