The hunt, “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” was based on a book of riddles published in 1993.
“We confirm that the Golden Owl countermark was unearthed last night,” the message read, unleashing a wave of sad and crying emojis.
Its value is currently estimated at €150,000 euros (about $165,000), fans of the treasure hunt have said online and at recorded events.
On Discord, members of the hunt channel were quick to react to the news that the replica owl may have been found, with thousands of messages pouring in.
On the official website, Becker reminds “owlers” not to dig holes on either public or private property without authorization.
Persons:
“, ”, Régis Hauser, Michel Becker, Becker, Hauser, Max Valentin, “ I’m, “ owlers, Kit Williams
Organizations:
Paris AP, YouTube, Monde, Associated Press, France Inter
Locations:
France, ”, French