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French treasure hunt for buried owl statue ends after 31 years

A barn-owl is pictured on April 21, 2011 at a zoo in Amneville. © Jean-Christophe Verghaegen, AFP

A mass treasure hunt appears to have come to an end, after an announcement in France that a buried statuette of a golden owl has finally been unearthed – after 31 years.

A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appeared to have come to an end Thursday, after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to claim the grand prize had been found. 

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