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The real Treasure Island

You might think it only ever happens in story books but what is being touted as the biggest treasure find in history has been discovered on Juan Fernandez Island off the coast of Chile. For centuries treasure hunters have been searching the island's coast line, but now a Chilean company have discovered 600 barrels of gold coins and Incan jewels worth an estimated 10 billion US dollars. We'll be hearing from one of the island's residents and from a representative of the company.
Read entire article at BBC World Service "Outlook" Tuesday [10:30-17:30]