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Legendary 31-Year French Treasure Hunt Concludes with Statue's Discovery

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Legendary 31-Year French Treasure Hunt Concludes with Statue's Discovery
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  • Michel Becker confirms Golden Owl's discovery.
  • The treasure hunt ran for 31 years in France.
    • Participants solved puzzles for $165K prize.
    • Statue found via Discord platform announcement.
    • Creator Max Valentin safeguarded clues till death.
    • Legal disputes marred quest for owl's exact site.
    • Riddles from Régis Hauser led to statue's find.
    • Discoverer yet to be publicly identified.
    • Community expresses mixed emotions on closure.
    • The hunt’s end cited with relief and regret.
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