Ep 12. A Key To The Mystery

In season 5 episode 12 of The Curse of Oak Island, titled "A Key To The Mystery," the team continues their efforts to uncover the secrets and treasures of Oak Island. In this episode, the focus is on a discovery made in the previous episode where a mysterious key was found in the swamp area.

The team begins with a metal detecting survey of the swamp area, hoping to find any other items linked to the key. While the survey produces some interesting finds, including metal objects and a possible clothing buckle, they do not find any definitive clues related to the key itself.

Next, the team turns their attention to the island's infamous Money Pit. They begin by excavating an area known as H8, which they believe may contain a hidden flood tunnel. If they can locate the flood tunnel, it may help explain how the pit was originally constructed and how the treasure was hidden.

As they dig deeper, the team uncovers a series of wooden platforms and what appears to be a wooden structure buried in the pit. They also uncover several large stones, which may have been part of a booby trap system meant to deter treasure hunters.

Meanwhile, metal detection specialist Gary Drayton continues his search for artifacts on the island's shoreline. He discovers several items, including an old coin and a small gold button, which could provide important clues to the island's history.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise among the team members as they struggle to make progress in their search for treasure. Personalities clash and disagreements arise, but ultimately they remain focused on their goal of finding the treasure and solving the mystery of Oak Island.

In the end, "A Key To The Mystery" provides more tantalizing clues to the island's past and raises as many questions as it answers. Fans of The Curse of Oak Island will be left eagerly anticipating the next episode of this ongoing quest for buried treasure.