Boy Finds Lost Tank In Lake, Authorities Show Up

He thought that his eyes were playing tricks on him. What lost treasure from antiquity have I discovered?

After being corroded shut for years, the rusted metal finally scraped open. The aged beauty displayed her prior pride on the inside. The spectators were all in awe as they observed this historic moment.

An Adventure Into The Forest

Kaspar first glanced at the left path, then at the right. One was well-used and well-liked by hikers.

The other path he wanted could hardly be considered a path at all. The Estonian swamp was ready to be explored.  The rich green trees pierced the sky. Lake Kurtna Matasjarv soon came into view.

Markings On The Ground

As he explored the spongy perimeter, he noticed peculiar markings on the uneven ground.

It was apparent that it wasn’t like any shape he had seen previously during his many wanderings, even if they were covered with years of growth. He gave it a little nudge with his boot. Then he noticed something else.

A Strange Rope

A rope? Had a boat sunk there? It wouldn’t budge no matter how hard he tried to pull or how much mud he scraped off.

He felt obligated to tell someone about this odd situation. He sprinted home and dragged his bewildered parents out. It didn’t take long for word to spread around the community, and a large crowd soon formed.

It Wouldn’t Move

The men joined to search for hints as to what was supposedly submerged in the lake.

The rope was partially submerged in the mud when one of them noticed it. He placed his hands over it until he could grip it, and then he pulled with all his strength. The slick dirt fell way quickly, but it remained in place. After that, everyone tried pulling.