Mystery of Oak Island Has Finally Been Uncovered, But Not Without A Major Cost

The Oak Island Association Takes Over

The efforts to find the treasure were not over just yet. In 1861, the Oak Island Association tried their hand at it. They attempted to dig other shafts down into the Money Pit but all were unsuccessful, as they would collapse due to the water underneath. The worst came when a water pump burst and killed one of the laborers. Things were looking bad.

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