Rick and Marty Lagina Lead Final Drilling Effort in “Worth the Weight”

In Episode 25 of The Curse of Oak Island, titled “Worth the Weight”, Rick and Marty Lagina lead their team through the final week of drilling before winter halts operations. Despite harsh conditions and time constraints, the team remains focused on the Money Pit zone—specifically targeting a new borehole, E.5N-14.5, in the hopes of locating the elusive source of precious metal anomalies.

Air Date	April 30, 2024
Episode	The Curse of Oak Island – Season 11, Episode 25
Main Cast Featured	Rick Lagina, Marty Lagina, Craig Tester, Doug Crowell, Dr. Ian Spooner, Dr. Fred Michael

A Bold Last Shot Near the Garden Shaft

Geoscientists Dr. Ian Spooner and Dr. Fred Michael identify the E.5N-14.5 site based on consistent metal-in-water detections near the Garden Shaft. Their data suggests the presence of a man-made source, not a natural one. Rick and Marty push forward with optimism, believing this final hole might hit paydirt.

Rick Lagina: “We’re looking for a vault. This one might tell the tale.”

However, as drilling progresses, the results are underwhelming—yielding only sand and clay, with no direct evidence of treasure.

Dr. Ian Spooner: “We’re through the area we were really focused on… the big deal now is letting this place rest.”

Mystery Persists Beneath the Surface

Though disappointed, the team reflects on key findings. The material recovered from E.5N-14.5 does not match the water transmission behavior observed at the Garden Shaft, suggesting a man-made flood tunnel may still be in play.

Marty Lagina: “It kind of leads credence to the so-called flood tunnel.”

Despite another season ending without treasure in hand, the fellowship takes stock of valuable data—particularly the presence of metals in groundwater, which scientists still affirm as credible and unexplained.

Dr. Fred Michael: “To be getting those anomalies, there still has to be something present in the subsurface.”

Broader Leads: Baby Blob, Aladdin’s Cave, and RF1

In a reflective session following their final borehole attempt, the fellowship revisits and discusses several of their most promising past efforts—acknowledging both the obstacles encountered and the insights gained. These conversations help guide their strategic direction moving forward:

• Baby Blob: A target near the Garden Shaft where flooding disrupted horizontal drilling.
• Aladdin’s Cave: A massive water-filled cavern 150 feet deep showing evidence of wood and precious metals.
• Borehole RF1: Known for large timbers with Roman numerals and a Scandinavian-linked pickaxe.
• Borehole H8: Where parchment and leather book binding were once found near a suspected vault.

These findings collectively reinforce that the Money Pit area may still contain multiple treasure deposits or remnants of ancient engineering.

Reflections and Resolve

As the fellowship holds a final discussion, the tone is emotional. Rick Lagina shares a heartfelt reflection on childhood dreams and the enduring support of his team.

Rick Lagina: “I thought long and hard… and what I came to realize is the little boy is still there, cheering us on.”

With renewed commitment, the team prepares to return next season, determined to follow the science and pursue every remaining lead.