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The Rise of Magnet Fishing: Searching for Treasures in Bodies of Water
TLDR Magnet fishing has become a popular pastime during the pandemic, with enthusiasts using strong magnets to search for valuable objects in bodies of water. While it can yield interesting finds, such as weapons and historical artifacts, it is important to be aware of the potential dangers and legal restrictions in certain areas.
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Magnet fishing is a new trend where people use magnets to search for objects in bodies of water.
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Magnet fishing is a popular pastime where people use strong magnets to search for interesting and valuable objects in bodies of water, and it has gained popularity in the US during the pandemic.
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Brute Magnetics in North Georgia sells a top-of-the-line magnet that can pull over 2000 pounds of metal out of waterways for only $200, making it a great deal for magnet fishing enthusiasts.
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Magnet fishing can sometimes result in finding weapons and other dangerous items in bodies of water.
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Magnet fishing can result in finding dangerous items like Civil War era swords and unexploded World War II artillery, and people have even found a human body with handcuffs on while magnet fishing.
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Magnet fishing is legal in most places, except for South Carolina, where it falls under the South Carolina Underwater Antiques Act, and it is more controlled in Europe due to the presence of unexploded ordinance.
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