In Oklahoma, Metal 'detectorists' Find Treasure And History

By Josh DulaneyStaff writer jdulaney@oklahoman.comFALLIS — On a warm Saturday morning in a rolling field surrounded by woods, a dozen treasure hunters spread out to all four corners and patches between. Among them was search organizer and veteran metal “detectorist” Justin Finley, a 30-year-old Del City resident who, with his khakis and face caked with dirt, deftly swept the ground, dropped to his knees and turned over the red soil with a hand shovel. “You always wanna make sure to re-check your holes,” Finley said.Read more on NewsOK.com

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