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.

One of the world’s longest-running treasure hunts appears to have finally come to an end after a buried owl statue has been found. The French quest was organised by writer Michel Becker, who illustrated Sur la Trace de la Chouette d’Or (On the Trail of the Golden Owl),

For over three decades, treasure hunters around the world have been captivated by the Chouette d’Or — a legendary treasure hunt with a golden owl as the grand prize. After years of deciphering cryptic clues and exploring hidden locations,