Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Lost Dutchman search claims more victims



The search for the infamous Lost Dutchman mine in Arizona's Superstition Mountains appears to have taken at least two more lives. The Arizona Republic reports that the Maricopa County sheriff has recovered two bodies thought to be from 3 Utah men who disappeared in July on a trip to search for the fable mine. The article summarizes the history and legend of the mine that continues to lure treasure hunters. [right, Lost Dutchman State Park. Credit AZ State Parks]