- Construction workers in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, a Flemish community outside Brussels, uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery.
- Workers contacted police immediately, who cataloged the gold and placed it in a high-security federal government vault.
- Project leader Mario described the find as a "crazy feeling" and recounted how workers shouted and he took the gold in his hands, continuing to dig up new coins and bars.
- Under Belgian law, the rightful owner has five years to claim the gold.
- Workers expressed hope for a finder's fee, with one stating, "That would be nice."
- Police warned against visiting the site due to dangerous pits and noted the gold has been removed, hoping the treasure ends up in the right hands and positively changes lives.
- The workers were surprised by the discovery, as they had to remove a piece of foundation to lay pipe and suddenly saw something lying around.
- When asked about keeping the gold, Mario said it would be almost impossible and would also be theft.
- The director of the organization hoped the gold could help with the "enormous need we experience daily", according to the BBC.
Construction workers in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, Belgium, stumbled upon a remarkable find of $10.4 million in gold while digging a sewer beneath a former brewery. The discovery, made during routine excavation, included numerous coins and bars, leading to a mix of disbelief and excitement among the workers.1
"Our first reaction was actually disbelief, surprise. Of course, we didn't expect to find gold," said Kobe, one of the workers. The team had to remove a piece of the brewery's foundation to lay down sewer pipes when they uncovered the treasure. Project leader Mario described the moment as a “crazy feeling,” recalling how the workers shouted in excitement upon seeing the gold.3
After the discovery, the workers promptly contacted the police, who cataloged the find and secured it in a “high-security federal government vault.” Under Belgian law, the rightful owner has five years to claim the gold. Mario expressed that keeping the gold was not an option, stating, “It would also be theft.” Kobe, however, hopes for a finder’s fee, saying, “That would be nice.”248
The local police have warned against visiting the construction site, emphasizing that it is fenced off and contains “several dangerous pits.” They expressed hope that the treasure would end up in the right hands and positively impact many lives.6
This unexpected discovery has sparked interest and excitement in the community, highlighting the potential for hidden treasures beneath everyday locations.
“Project leader Mario said it was a 'crazy feeling' and that keeping the gold would be 'almost impossible' and 'theft.' Under Belgian law, the rightful owner has five years to claim the treasure, while workers hope for a finder's fee.”
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