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Anonymous Treasure Hunt in San Francisco Ends with $10,000 Chest Found in 11 Hours

A Reddit user uncovered the 22-pound chest of gold, currency, and artifacts near Mount Sutro, as organizers confirm the discovery and plan to reveal the puzzle's solution.

An anonymous group said it buried treasure worth over $10,000.
A software professional brought his trusty trowel to dig for treasure at Sutro Baths.
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Overview

  • The treasure hunt began on May 13 with a Reddit post from 'BuriedTreasure2025,' offering clues to locate a $10,000 chest hidden in San Francisco.
  • Participants deciphered riddles referencing local landmarks, leading to the discovery of the chest near Mount Sutro in just 11 hours.
  • The chest contained gold ingots, collectible currency, and San Francisco artifacts, with half its value in gold, according to the organizers.
  • The anonymous group behind the hunt confirmed the find on May 14 and stated they plan to publish how the clues were meant to be solved.
  • Organizers emphasized the hunt's purpose as a celebration of adventure and the city, while remaining unnamed due to legal ambiguities around the unsanctioned event.