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The Treasure Hunter

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03: The Treasure Hunter

An incredible discovery of sunken treasure leads to a manhunt for the person who discovered it.

Prelude: A millionaire art dealer named Forrest Fenn releases clues pertaining to the location of a hidden treasure chest.

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