An eccentric art dealer who claims to have hidden treasure worth millions of euro in the Rocky Mountains says 350,000 people have tried and failed to find to find the riches. An eccentric art dealer who claims to have hidden treasure worth millions of euro in the Rocky Mountains says 350,000 people have tried and failed to find to find the riches. Eccentric millionaire who hid €1.6m treasure in mountains defends challenge - despite four men dying trying to find itForrest Fenn, 87, warned it could be “1,000 years from now” before hunters discover the whereabouts of the chest filled with gold nuggets and precious gems. However, police have accused Mr Fenn of putting lives at risk after fatal accidents involving treasure seekers. “I hope parents will take their children camping and hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

Source: Irish Independent April 19, 2018 19:07 UTC