One bright Saturday morning, Nate, Alex, and Colin set out on their latest magnet fishing adventure, their backpacks loaded with ropes, magnets, and snacks (because adventure is always better with snacks). Today’s target? The abandoned Iron Creek train bridge—a rusting relic from the past that practically screamed “hidden treasures.”
As they stepped onto the bridge, the wooden planks creaked under their feet, and the water below shimmered in the sunlight.
“This place is definitely hiding something,” Alex said, tossing his magnet into the water.
Colin grinned. “Hopefully not just a million rusty nails again.”
Nate, ever the optimist, added, “Nah, today feels lucky. I bet we find something crazy.”
First Catch: The Mystery Box
The magnets hit the water with a plop, and the three of them started pulling. Almost immediately, Alex’s rope went tight.
“Whoa, I got something big!” he said, struggling to reel it in.
After a few minutes of dramatic tugging (and some near slips into the water), a large, rusted metal box emerged from the depths.
“Treasure chest!” Colin yelled.
Nate poked it. “Or an old lunchbox from 1920.”
They pried it open with a rock, revealing… an old railway worker’s tool kit! Inside were rusted wrenches, some weird-looking keys, and a pocketknife with initials etched into the handle.
“This thing is ancient,” Alex said, wiping off grime. “Maybe it belonged to a worker from when the trains still ran here.”
Second Catch: The Big Mystery Hook
Colin’s next throw brought up something even weirder—a massive, rusted hook with a heavy chain attached.
“What in the world is this?” he asked.
“Maybe it was used to haul train cars,” Nate guessed. “Or…” he lowered his voice dramatically, “to fish for sea monsters.”
“On a train bridge?” Alex raised an eyebrow.
“Hey, you never know.”
Final Catch: The Train Wheel?!
Just when they thought they’d found all the cool stuff, Nate’s magnet snagged something really heavy.
“Uh, guys? I might need help.”
All three of them pulled, straining as something massive emerged from the murky water. As it broke the surface, they all froze.
“No. Way.”
It was part of an old train wheel, covered in barnacles and rust.
“Dude, we just pulled up a piece of history!” Colin shouted.
“This must have fallen off a train that used to cross this bridge!” Alex added.
As they stood there, staring at their epic haul, Nate grinned. “Told you today felt lucky.”
They high-fived, packed up their finds, and headed home—already planning their next magnet fishing adventure.
Who knew what else was hiding in the water, just waiting to be found?
Cape Cod Magnet Crew 