Overview

• A 22-pound chest containing $10,000 in gold and San Francisco artifacts was buried by a private group in early April 2025.
• The treasure hunt was announced on May 13 via a Reddit post featuring a custom map and four cryptic clues tied to San Francisco landmarks.
• Within 24 hours, a Reddit user reported finding the chest, though the discovery is pending confirmation by the organizers.
• The anonymous organizers, who funded the hunt themselves, promised to explain the solution to the clues soon.
• Inspired by Forrest Fenn’s famed treasure hunt, the group emphasized safety and aimed to celebrate the city’s spirit of adventure.