When a couple in Queens went magnet fishing in a pond, they may have struck it rich when they found a safe containing nearly $100,000.
On Friday, James Kane and Barbie Agostini caught a muddy safe while magnet fishing at a pond in Queens. The couple, who frequently share their discoveries on social media, told Spectrum News NY1 that they were taken aback to discover hundreds of sodden dollars inside the safe, which are thought to be worth $100,000.
The pair also uploaded a video showing the muddy safe and the water-soaked cash that had become destroyed.
Kane stated that although they had previously retrieved numerous old safes, they had never discovered anything significant within until now. Agostini, on the other hand, stated that she believed Kane was “joking” when he revealed the contents of the safe.
“Once I seen the actual dollars … and the security ribbons, I lost it,” Agostini stated.
Magnet anglers permitted to stay secure
The pair then contacted the NYPD to inquire about any potential legal issues. Fortunately, the person who was thought to be the owner of the safe—which was thought to have been stolen—could not be found, so the authorities let the two keep the safe and its contents.
The banknotes were “soaking wet” and “pretty much destroyed,” which was the main problem, Kane explained.
It’s unclear for now how the couple intends to use their newly discovered fortune.
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The money’s worth could not be ascertained, according to a statement from the NYPD, thus it was not necessary to turn it over to the authorities.
“As a general matter, found property valued at ten dollars or more is required to be reported to, and deposited with, the police,” as per the NYPD’s statement. “In this instance, the value and authenticity of the alleged currency could not be determined due to the severely disintegrated condition of the property.”
During the coronavirus pandemic, Kane and Agostini took up magnet fishing as a pastime to pass the time when they were bored, according to Kane.
The two, who post videos of their discoveries to YouTube, have filmed themselves unearthing a range of fascinating objects, such as World War II grenades, guns from the 19th century, a motorcycle, and a wallet that contained gold jewelry, pearls, and foreign currency.
