'Gold & Greed': The treasure hunt that drove people insane
Updated | By East Coast Breakfast / Skyye Ndlovu
A millionaire hid a fortune, then the hunt turned deadly. 'Gold & Greed' on Netflix uncovers the wild true story. Would you have searched?

Picture this. A millionaire hides a treasure chest worth a fortune somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.
He writes a poem filled with cryptic clues, challenging the world to find it. That kinda sounds like something out of a movie, right?
Well, this actually happened, and 'Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure' on Netflix tells the wild story.
For over a decade, thousands of people risked everything to track down Forrest Fenn’s legendary treasure. Some even lost their lives in the process.
This wasn’t just some fun scavenger hunt; it became an obsession. People quit their jobs, drained their bank accounts, and spent years chasing the hidden treasure dream.
The poem sparked endless theories with searchers convinced they had cracked the code.
Some scoured the deep forests of Montana, others explored the deserts of New Mexico, and a few even risked their lives in dangerous terrain.
Everyone thought they had the right answer, but only one person would find the fortune.
When someone finally did find the treasure, the drama didn’t stop. Things got even crazier as people weren’t convinced.
Was it really found, or was the whole thing a setup?
This docuseries dives deep into the mystery, the madness, and the high-stakes drama that unfolded.
So, if you love a good mystery, stunning adventure, and stories that make you say, “No way, that really happened?!” – this one’s for you.
Check out 'Gold & Greed' on Netflix and let us know – would you have gone hunting for the treasure?

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