Ep 4. Close Call

The Curse of Oak Island season 5 episode 4, titled Close Call, begins with the Oak Island team making use of advanced technology to scan and map out the Money Pit area. The team has been working on excavating the Money Pit site for over 200 years, but they are yet to find significant evidence of what may be hidden inside the underground structure.

As the team analyzes the data they have collected, they notice an anomaly that could indicate a potential tunnel system. The team decides to investigate the tunnel further. The Lagina brothers, Rick and Marty, along with the rest of the team, make their way into the tunnel after much preparation and anticipation. The excitement is palpable as they move deeper into the unknown.

While the team is busy exploring the tunnel, they hear a loud noise that sounds like a cracking noise coming from the walls around them. It's sudden and so loud that the team jumps and looks frightened. They worry that the tunnel may cave in, and they may be buried alive. The team bolts out of the tunnel as fast as they can, relieved to have made it out safely.

As they come out into the fresh air, they breathe a sigh of relief and take stock of their surroundings. They discover that the cause of the noise was a mini cave-in that occurred in one of the walls of the tunnel. The team realizes that this close call could have been disastrous if they had continued. They decide to retreat and assess their next move.

With the tunnel deemed unsafe, the team shifts their focus to the recently discovered wooden structure in the swamp area. They believe that this structure may be connected to the original Money Pit and hold crucial clues about what lies beneath. They begin excavations of the site, delicately removing the surrounding soil layer by layer.

The team makes a significant discovery as they remove the soil around the structure. They find a wooden dowel attached to a sliver of wood, indicating that there could be significant wooden structures buried underground. The team is careful not to damage the wooden structure and continues to excavate with caution.

Meanwhile, metal detection specialist Gary Drayton and geoscientist Steve Guilfoil are investigating Lot 8, believed to be the location of a significant base of operations for the Oak Island treasure hunt. They make a surprising discovery when they find what appears to be an old metal hinge. The discovery leads them to believe that there was once a significant structure on the site.

As the team continues to dig deeper into the swamp area structure, they find more wooden stakes and discover that the wood has been preserved in the swamp's partially saline environment. They believe that there could be much more to uncover, and the wooden structure may hold many clues to what lies beneath Oak Island's soil.

The Curse of Oak Island season 5 episode 4, Close Call, highlights the team's dedication to unraveling the mystery that has captivated people for ages. The team is determined to uncover what lies beneath the surface, and this episode is just one example of the risks they take to reach their ultimate goal. Each new discovery they make brings them closer to unraveling the mystery of Oak Island, but they are also reminded of the dangers that lurk just beneath the surface.