ohjoy!: Yesterday I came armed with the key to the lock and wd40. After about 15 minutes of effort, I let the key stuck in the lock and the container still in place.
I returned this evening armed with tools to cut the cable. I gave the key one quick try and it opened the lock with ease! How would I survive without wd40 and "Duck" tape?
The container and cables came home with me. They had a long stay in this woods. Thanks to all who found it.