People scour San Francisco for buried $10,000 treasure chest
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Updated · The New York Times · May 2
People scour San Francisco for buried $10,000 treasure chest
13 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 2
The chest, buried about a foot underground, reportedly holds 10,000 $1 coins weighing roughly 150 pounds after a Reddit post on Wednesday shared a poem of clues.
Searchers carrying shovels and maps spread across the city this week, drawn by the puzzle despite the awkward prospect of hauling the coins away.
The hunt has offered a low-tech diversion in a wealthy, AI-focused city where $10,000 may cover only a few months of rent.
Why are San Franciscans so captivated by a modest $10,000 treasure hunt in a city known for tech wealth and soaring rents?
What legal and safety risks do participants face when digging for treasure in urban environments like San Francisco?