Treasure of Forrest Fenn
The Treasure of Forrest Fenn is a treasure chest hidden in the Rocky Mountains by the art dealer and author Forrest Fenn (born August 22, 1930) , which is said to have a value of one to three million US dollars . On June 7, 2020, Fenn confirmed that the treasure had been found.
history
Forrest Fenn was diagnosed with cancer in 1988 at the age of 57 . During his illness, he decided to hide a bronze treasure chest that a finder could keep and its contents in case the finder finds his way to the chest by deciphering a riddle written by Fenn in verse. The box is filled with gold pieces, rare coins and relics, jewelry, precious stones and a bottle containing Fenn's autobiography . Fenn intended to leave the treasure as his legacy after his death, but survived his illness and hid the treasure in 2010 at the age of 79.
In March 2013, Fenn announced that the treasure is located in the Rocky Mountains north of Santa Fe, over 1,500 feet above sea level . The treasure cannot be found in Nevada , Idaho or Canada . On March 27, 2013, he stated that the treasure chest had no connection to houses or other man-made structures. On May 3, 2013, he announced that the treasure could not be found in any cemetery. The previous month, a treasure hunter was arrested by the police for suspecting a clue in a grave and digging it up.
The end of 2013 published his book Fenn Too far for walk , dt. "Too far to walk", which contains a map of the treasure. In January 2015, Fenn stated in an interview that the treasure chest was wet.
At least four people were killed in search of the treasure.
On June 6, 2020, Forrest Fenn confirmed that his treasure had been found. A treasure hunter sent him a photo of the box he found.
Fenn's poem
In Fenn's short biography "The Thrill of the Chase" , German "The thrill of the hunt" , which was published in 2010, a poem can be found that contains a total of nine references to the whereabouts of the treasure.
- As I have gone alone in there
- And with my treasures bold,
- I can keep my secret where,
- And hint of riches new and old.
- Begin it where warm waters halt
- And take it in the canyon down,
- Not far, but too far to walk.
- Put in below the home of Brown.
- From there it's no place for the meek,
- The end is ever drawing nigh;
- There'll be no paddle up your creek,
- Just heavy loads and water high.
- If you've been wise and found the blaze,
- Look quickly down, your quest to cease,
- But tarry scant with marvel gaze,
- Just take the chest and go in peace.
- So why is it that I must go
- And leave my trove for all to seek?
- The answers I already know,
- I've done it tired, and now I'm weak.
- So hear me all and listen good,
- Your effort will be worth the cold.
- If you are brave and in the wood
- I give you title to the gold.
German-language films about the treasure of Forrest Fenn
In 2015 the Austrian video blogger Richard Haderer and the radio presenter Bernhard Vošicky started a crowdfunding campaign to finance their documentary “Projekt Silva” . The campaign was successfully completed in June. The production of the film started in November 2015 in Austria, in May 2016 the two protagonists went in search of the treasure in the Rocky Mountains. In November 2016 the film was shown in the cinema for the first time in Vienna.
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.chasingfennstreasure.com/blog/fenn-s-timeline-can-it-help-identify-the-special-place
- ↑ Well Over $ 1 Million in Buried Treasure: Find it! , English, accessed February 23, 2015.
- ↑ a b "Forrest Fenn treasure chest hidden in Rocky Mountains finally found" , English, accessed on June 8, 2020.
- ↑ Forrest Fenn Reveals New Clue In Hunt For Million-Dollar Treasure Chest (VIDEO) , accessed February 23, 2015.
- ↑ 11th clue released in hunt for New Mexico treasure chest , accessed on February 23, 2015.
- ↑ Another clue! New hint released for NM treasure seekers , accessed on February 23, 2015.
- ^ "The Searchers-New Mexico True Stories" , accessed February 23, 2015.
- ^ Adrian Arab: The deadly search for the million dollar treasure. In: welt.de. June 24, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2017 .
- ↑ Michael Roberts: Jeff Murphy Is 6th to Die Seeking Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Says Ex-Wife of Victim. February 23, 2018, accessed May 7, 2019 .
- ↑ An Eccentric Millionaire Hid A Fortune In The Rockies - And People Are Literally Dying For It. January 2, 2019, accessed May 7, 2019 (American English).
- ↑ "Website with information about the film"
- ↑ "Crowdfunding campaign on WeMakeit"