Overview

• Mike McGoldrick transitioned from professional boxing to treasure hunting after retiring in 2022 to protect his ability to dive.
• His career as a free-diver began in 2023 after discovering and returning a working iPhone from Lake Coniston, sparking his passion for underwater exploration.
• McGoldrick's finds include WWII weapons, class A drugs, Victorian artifacts, and even an urn containing human ashes, which he returned to the lake.
• He operates solo in the Lake District, adhering to strict safety limits of 10-meter depths and one-minute breath-holds, despite the inherent risks of free-diving.
• Refusing payment for his recoveries, McGoldrick emphasizes passion over profit, often returning personal items to their rightful owners and collaborating with local fishermen.