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The Treasure Hunter

Tommy Thompson / Fenn treasure

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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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Music performed by Rest You Sleeping Giant

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  1. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2301839/Forrest-Fenn-Has-cancer-stricken-millionaire-REALLY-left-2m-buried-treasure-New-Mexico-mountains-Eccentric-Indiana-Jones-Santa-Fe-reveals-eleventh-clue-hunt-loot.html
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