🔍 The False Witness
Start with the given coordinates: N 45° 52.173 W 066° 36.615
A curious case has landed on your desk. Four witnesses have reported distances between Geocaches, each with their own story.
- Three are truthful.
- One is misleading.
Your mission: investigate carefully, separate fact from fiction, and uncover the False Witness. Only the deceptive statement will reveal the true location of the cache.
Clues may mislead, observations may deceive, but careful investigation reveals the truth.
🔍 Witness Statements
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One witness is lying. Only the false statement contains the offsets needed to locate the cache.
1️⃣ The Crow
“I flew straight from GCBFWNA to GCBFWRK, 2,450 m as the crow flies. The path seemed obvious, yet a few familiar landmarks appeared slightly off. I noted them carefully.”
Add N 0° 3.032' and subtract W 0° 2.100'.
2️⃣ The Raven
“Gliding from GC227YJ to GC9Q41P, I measured 6,870 m as the raven glides. The trees whispered secrets beneath me, but some branches obscured my view, watch closely and don’t trust everything you see.”
Add N 0° 2.320' and subtract W 0° 1.101'.
3️⃣ The Eagle
“Soaring above the hills from GCBAF9A to GCBAFXJ, I recorded 7,980 m as the eagle soars. Wind gusts tested my path, and some rocks looked suspiciously familiar — take care in assuming what is true.”
Add N 0° 1.230' and subtract W 0° 2.110'.
4️⃣ The Owl
“Drifting silently from GC9GQCF to GC9GQCX, I recorded 7,160 m, letting shadows guide my way. Only by following the path exactly can the true location be revealed.”
Add N 0° 0.023' and subtract W 0° 0.011'.
🔎 Investigative Notes
Each witness has their own account; some are precise, some may exaggerate.
Use the starting coordinate: N 45° 52.173 W 066° 36.615 as your reference point. Track the “flight” of each witness carefully.
Three witnesses lead to plausible locations, but not the true hideout. Only one contains the offsets that will reveal the real treasure.
Pay attention to the subtle clues in the story, a small shift north or south, a gentle slide east or west, and let your reasoning guide you to the lie and the final coordinates.
Observation and deduction are key. The truth is hidden, and only careful analysis will uncover it.
✅ Coordinate Verifier
Enter your calculated coordinates in the checker on this page to confirm your solution before heading out.
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