A mass treasure hunt appears to have come to an end, after an announcement in France that a buried statuette of a golden owl has finally been unearthed – after 31 years.

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French treasure hunt for buried owl statue ends after 31 years

An owl statuette which was buried 31 years ago as part of a treasure hunt has reportedly been found in France.

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Treasure hunt for golden owl ends in France after 31 years

PARIS (AP) — A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appeared to have come to an end Thursday, after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to claim the grand prize had been found. The hunt, “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” was based […]

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After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl - Seymour Tribune

Hunters have been looking for the elusive golden treasure for more than 30 years.

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World's longest £125k treasure hunt solved - but caused madness and divorce

A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to claim the grand prize had been found

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After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl

A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appeared to have come to an end Thursday, after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to claim the grand prize had been found.

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France’s three-decade treasure hunt for golden owl has finally ended

THE world’s longest-running treasure hunt has come to an end after the mysterious Golden Owl was finally unearthed.  Made entirely of gold and silver, with diamonds on the head, the hunt for the Golden Owl has ended after 31 years. Michel BeckerThe golden owl has finally been found after 31-years[/caption]
The treasure hunt was created by French businessman Regis Hauser under the pseudonym Max Valentin Tens of thousands of people had joined the …

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‘World's longest treasure hunt’ finally OVER as mystery Golden Owl found

The golden owl has been discovered (Picture: AP) A 31-year-long treasure hunt in France appears to have come to an end after official social media accounts announced the token needed to claim the grand prize has been found. The hunt, On The Trail Of The Golden Owl, was based on a book of riddles published in 1993. Participants had to solve 11 puzzles in the book – and a 12th one that was hidden – to find the exact location of the token. ‘Don’t g…

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One of the world's longest-running treasure hunts is finally over after 31 years

The search for the Chouette d’Or – a golden owl statuette – is said to have led to financial ruin, divorce and even madness

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World’s longest treasure hunt for £125,000 prize solved after 31 years

In 1993, an author hid a golden owl somewhere in France and left eleven clues in a book. The mystery has occupied generations of treasure hunters, and now it has been solved.

Ein Autor versteckt 1993 irgendwo in Frankreich eine goldene Eule und hinterlässt elf Hinweise in einem Buch. Das Rätsel beschäftigt Generationen von Schatzsuchern, nun ist es gelöst.

Schatzsuche nach 31 Jahren beendet: Goldene Eule in Frankreich gefunden

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Treasure hunt ended after 31 years: Golden owl found in France

On The Trail Of The Golden Owl, a book of riddles published in 1993, contained 11 clues, and a hidden 12th one, leading treasure hunters to search for the long sought after prize.

French treasure hunt for buried owl statue ends after 31 years

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