Expedition Unknown Season 2 Episode 7 Finding Fenn's Fortune

In the season 2, episode 7 of Expedition Unknown, titled Finding Fenn's Fortune, host Josh Gates goes on a treasure hunt to find a hidden treasure worth millions of dollars that was allegedly hidden by eccentric millionaire Forrest Fenn somewhere in the Rocky Mountains of the United States.

Forrest Fenn, a Vietnam war veteran and art dealer, made a fortune through his gallery in Santa Fe. In 2010, he hit the headlines when he announced that he had hidden a chest filled with gold, jewels, and other treasures worth $2 million somewhere in the vast expanse of the Rocky Mountain range.

Since then, many treasure hunters have ventured out on a quest to find the chest, but to no avail. Over the years, Fenn has given several clues about the treasure's location, sparking a nationwide treasure hunt. In this episode, Josh Gates takes up the challenge to find Fenn's treasure, armed with the latest technology and Fenn's cryptic clues.

The episode starts with Josh Gates meeting with Forrest Fenn in his Santa Fe gallery to discuss the treasure hunt and get some valuable insight from the man who hid the chest. Fenn, now in his 80s, gives Josh some crucial clues about the treasure's location and shares some of the intriguing stories that have come out of the treasure hunt.

Josh then heads to the Rocky Mountains accompanied by Fenn's friend and treasure hunter, Dal Neitzel, who has been on the hunt for Fenn's treasure for years. Together, they explore the vast expanse of the Rocky Mountains, looking for landmarks and hidden clues that could lead them to the treasure.

As they make their way through the mountains, Josh uses high-tech gadgets, such as drones and handheld scanners, to help him search for the treasure more efficiently. He also interviews other treasure hunters who are on the hunt for Fenn's treasure and shares their stories.

One of the highlights of the episode is when Josh and Dal make a shocking discovery in a remote mountain cave. It is a potential treasure site that has never been explored before, and it could hold the answers they have been looking for.

The episode also explores the history of treasure hunting, including the infamous story of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet that sank off the coast of Florida, leaving behind a fortune in gold and silver that is still being hunted for today.

The show ends with Josh and Dal returning to Santa Fe to share their findings with Forrest Fenn. While they may not have found the treasure, they have discovered new leads and clues that could help other treasure hunters in their quest. The episode is a fascinating look into the world of treasure hunting, and the allure of buried treasure that has captivated people for centuries.