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Beware the Orange . . . Traditional Cache

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OReviewer: As there's been no cache to find for a long time or has had no owner response for at least 30 days, I'm archiving it to keep it from showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

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Hidden : 8/24/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

You are searching for a black ammo can at Jakes Branch Park in Beachwood.  Plan to walk 10-15 minutes depending on where you park.

Congrats to Superspies22 on the FTF and blitznmore on the STF!

Finding this cache should be straightforward, but do not try to remove any decoration inside the container.  You don't need to leave any swag in order to take the themed-trinkets and signature items.


Legend of Jacobs' Death
This park is named for the neighboring tributary of the Toms River.  Many know that Jakes Branch itself was named for colonial settler Jacob Jacobs, who built a saw mill on the tributary in 1761.  What most people do not know, however, is the legend of Jacob Jacobs' mysterious death.

One of Jacobs' mill workers discovered his severely-beaten body.  It is rumored that, on his last breath, Jacobs spoke three words of a sentence he never finished:  "Beware the orange . . ."


No one knows for certain the meaning of Jacobs' final warning.  But one crazed local believes that it refers to the glowing orange eyes of an evil spirit which lethally attacked Jacobs.  And that evil spirit still lurks these woods to protect this northern corner of the Pine Barrens from the destructive nature of humans.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ba tebhaq orgjrra 2 fznyy gerrf

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)