Guns, Grenades, and $100,000
Jan 24, 2025•33 min•Ep. 301
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Summary
Barbie and James, magnet fishers, share their experiences of pulling unexpected items from New York City waterways, including guns, grenades, and a safe containing a large sum of money. The episode details their initial fascination with magnet fishing, the unusual items they've discovered, and the complicated process of reporting and attempting to redeem the water-damaged cash. It explores the legal and logistical challenges, as well as the couple's hopes for the future, pending the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's assessment of the money.Episode description
“Anything you can think of is going to be in the water.”
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