Gold Digger: Beachcombing makes a rewarding passion

[jeff of pa]

Name: Philip Ocasio
Age: 58
Job title: Tresure hunter
Time on the job: 34 years

Sizzling temperatures are sparking a gold rush this summer. Sunbathers escaping to city beaches to beat the heat drop coins,
watches and jewelry every day. This free-for-all draws treasure hunters, like Philip Ocasio, who comb the sands with state-of-the-art metal detectors as well as sand shovels to scoop up the loot that gets left behind.
What got you into treasure hunting?


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[bbqbull]

Great story, thanks for sharing it Jeff.

 

[rockdude]

Great story, makes me want to beach comb today. As far as him finding that Morgan Silver Dollar, I doubt it.

 

[jlasserton]

I love this article. The media should do more stories like it. I think it would be great publicity for people who have treasure hunting hobbies! More people would then get involved.