Fenn treasure

The Fenn Treasure is a treasure reportedly worth $1m–$3m[1] hidden by art dealer and author Forrest Fenn in the Rocky Mountains. According to Fenn, many people have claimed to have found the treasure, but no one has provided any evidence to him supporting their claim. As of 2015, Fenn has stated that to his knowledge it is still not found.

History

Forrest Fenn operated an art gallery with his wife, Peggy, after retiring from the Air Force. The gallery was located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and sold everything from artifacts to fine art and was quite successful. In 1988, Fenn was diagnosed with cancer and came up with the idea during this illness to create a bronze chest full of treasure for anyone to go find. He filled the chest with "treasure" containing gold nuggets, rare coins, jewelry and gemstones, along with a jar holding his autobiography. He intended to hide it and end his life nearby, with the treasure as a legacy.[2] However, he survived his illness and waited until he was 79 or 80 to hide the treasure. At least two people have been reported missing while searching for the treasure. One individual who was later found went missing in 2013.[3] The most recent in January 2016 has still yet to be found.[4]

Books written about the Fenn Treasure

  • Fenn, Forrest (2010). The Thrill of the Chase. ISBN 9780967091785. 
  • Wolf, The (2015). Finding Forrest Fenn. ISBN 9781311318602. 

External links

References

  1. Goldsmith, Margie (February 27, 2013). "Well Over $2 Million in Buried Treasure: Find it!". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
  2. Goldsmith, Margie. "The Thrill of the Chase". Hemispheres Inflight Magazine. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  3. ABC News (22 January 2016). "Author Who Hinted at Loot Looks for Missing Treasure Hunter". ABC News. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  4. "Man disappears searching for hidden treasure in the Rocky Mountains". As It Happens. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
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