There's a treasure hunt for $10,000 happening in SF, but it's resulting in X-mark digging complaints

"Two weeks into a citywide treasure hunt in San Francisco, the $10,000 prize remains unfound as complaints grow over damage in public parks. Organized by anonymous donors, the hunt challenges participants to locate the loot reportedly buried within a 7-mile radius of San Francisco City Hall. But as the search drags on, city officials and residents say digging tied to the hunt has left holes in parks and damaged irrigation systems."

"On Tuesday, a group was seen searching for the treasure, which organizers say weighs 150 pounds and is buried about a foot underground. Clues to its location are contained in a poem. "I think I know where it is, I read everything, I solved it two years ago, but somebody got it before I got there," said Renette Hammer, referring to a similar treasure from last year that was found in 11 hours."

"Officials with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department said damage assessments are ongoing. "We're still assessing the damage, and we're still kind of figuring out what repairs are needed," said Daniel Montes with San Francisco Recreation and Parks. Evidence of digging was visible in multiple parks. At Ina Coolbrith Park, disturbed ground and a moved rock were observed just steps inside. At Francisco Park, loose wood chips suggested recent digging in a planted area. At Washington Square Park, two large holes were found in the shrubbery near the bathrooms."

A citywide treasure hunt in San Francisco offers a $10,000 prize for finding loot buried within a 7-mile radius of City Hall. The treasure is reported to weigh about 150 pounds and be buried roughly a foot underground, with location clues contained in a poem. After two weeks, the prize has not been found and complaints have increased. Residents and parkgoers report digging activity causing holes in parks and potential damage to sprinklers, pipes, and landscaping. Visible evidence of digging has been seen in multiple parks, including disturbed ground, moved rocks, loose wood chips, and large holes near shrubbery. Damage assessments and repair needs are still being evaluated by city officials.

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