31-Year Hunt for Golden Owl Treasure Concludes in France

The long-running treasure hunt, inspired by a 1993 book, ended with the discovery of a token leading to a gold and silver owl statue.

The treasure hunt, 'On the Trail of the Golden Owl,' began in 1993 with a book of riddles by Régis Hauser and Michel Becker.
The prize, a statue of an owl made of gold, silver, and diamonds, is valued at approximately $165,000.
Participants were required to solve 11 puzzles in the book and a 12th hidden puzzle to find the token that revealed the treasure's location.
The discovery was announced on Discord, prompting the treasure hunt's caretakers to confirm the find and advise against further digging.
Despite the conclusion of the hunt, the identity of the successful treasure hunter has not yet been revealed.