Beneath the Branches: 10 Shocking Tales of Finding Money in the Woods

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The woods have always been a mysterious place, from the animals that roam and call it their home, the shadows that lurk behind trees, to the legends that surround it.

But what about the tales of buried treasure?

Whether it be a cache of coins, jewelry, or other valuables, finding hidden treasure in the woods is one of those things that will remain thrilling and awe-inspiring for years to come.

So, let’s take a look at 10 shocking tales of unearthing money in the woods!

1. Run

“Leave it and run!” advises the next poster. Some agreement comes with a reply: “I don’t need to be on a cartel’s list,” says another level-headed soul. “Thank you very much.”

I can’t think of any feasible excuse for a duffel bag stuffed with cash to exist other than through crime.

2. Be A Low-Key High-Roller

In a scenario that would make a great movie plot, one contributor explains how they would first hide it before visiting casinos each month or two. “Buy some drinks, lose a few hundred, then cash out with clean money,” the high-stakes player suggests. “Never go to the same casino twice.”

I am unsure about this idea; I’ve seen Casino and value my fingers.

3. Channel Your Inner Squirrel

“I would bury it somewhere else and come back for it in a year or two,” says our first strategic commenter, “after any heat has died down.”

Now here is someone who has thought this through already. “This guy does crimes,” adds a follow-up joker.

4. Be a Goodfella

But if nobody did see you enter those woods? “Keep it, keep my mouth shut, and spend it slowly,” whispers a sneaky soul. And why not?

Knowing some dangerous people who live nearby just paid for your latest hairdo would certainly be a thrill. De Niro would be proud.

5. Wet Your Beak

How about a little finder’s fee? One person suggests they would “take just what I need, leave the empty bag.” There is no such thing as finders-keepers in the criminal underworld.

Would the cartels bother chasing you down for a small commission? I am going to go with yes.

6. Saintly Advice

“Realistically, I would peek but don’t [sic] take it,” admits a more sensible commenter. “You never know if it’s a trap or not; besides, it ain’t really my business.”

I see the logic, especially if anyone saw you enter the woods. Can you imagine sitting on a pile of obviously-stolen cash? Gulp.

7. Be A Good Citizen

Would you call the police and report it? “I don’t need whomever that bag of money belongs to coming after me,” admits a law-abiding citizen.

I beg to differ here; giving it to the authorities would be as good (or bad) as stealing it — in the eyes of those you robbed.

8. The Old Switcheroo

A Coen Brothers movie fan has seen this plot before. “I would put it in a different bag,” they suggest. “I don’t want Anton Chigurh (No Country for Old Men) knowing my location.”

Wise words for anyone who has seen Javier Bardem’s fearsome character — and haircut — chasing down a missing money bag.

9. Waterproof The Loot

Anyone wishing to use the re-burying tactic should listen to this contributor. “You’d need to seal it up in some way to keep out water,” says someone with a revealing amount of money-burial knowledge.

“Paper money does not last long otherwise.”

10. Pay Your Student Loans

When discussion breaks out about the amount in the bag, one poster suggests “Eight grand.” This figure tickles one graduate’s mind. “That’s not an incredible amount of money,” says the student.

“Probably pay (off) student loans.” Clearly, they are not a Harvard attendee.

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