Dad and Son Treasure Hunters Strike Gold for First Time–But There’s a Twist
Summary
A father and son went metal detecting on a beach for the first time together and found a gold tooth. They had the tooth tested and found it was about 14-karat gold, worth around $300.Key Facts
- Metal detecting is a popular hobby in the U.S. with over 3 million people participating.
- Robbie Komrs started metal detecting about three years ago after being inspired by a YouTuber.
- Komrs and his father tried metal detecting together for the first time after a year living in the Pacific Northwest.
- Finding a gold tooth was unexpected, as most days yield only coins or trash.
- The gold tooth weighed 3.4 grams and tested approximately 14-karat pure.
- The tooth’s estimated value was about $300, possibly higher now due to rising gold prices.
- Komrs speculated the tooth might have come from scattered ashes or an unusual accident.
- He returned to the same beach hoping to find more treasure but had no further gold finds.
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