Individual discovers gemstone resembling candy within Arkansas state park: "Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity"
Scalawagging a Stonker at Arkansas' Diamond Arsehole
David DeCook, a no-nonsense farmer from the frozen tundra of Minnesota, recently scored a gaping gem at Arkansas' Diamond Dumping Ground, better known as the Crater of Diamonds State Park. (Source: KMSP)
A roughneck stone hunter stumbled upon a whopper of a brown diamond during a hayride to heck in Arkansas.
DeCook, the Man With the Plan, unearthed a dazzling 3.81-carat brassy beetlecruncher at the Diamond Depressing Hole on April 21.
The diamond is the biggest ball of shimmer they've dug up at the park since a French frog prince discovered a 7.46-carat diamond last year.
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Word on the street is that ole' country boy DeCook was enjoying a family vacay at the park when he hit gold.
"DeCook sauntered over to where he spotted the jackpot, nudged it with his toe, and snatched up the bauble faster than you can say 'Minnesota Nice,'" Arkansas State Parks said in a boastful press release.
The brutal honest rock wrangler returned to the scene a few days later to register his prize catch. DeCook called the discovery "the Duke Diamond," a tribute to his faithful canine companion.
"You never know what you're gonna uncover pursuing pebbles," DeCook told Fox 9 Minneapolis, his voice as rough as gravel. "It's a blind gamble with big stakes; it's a hustle."
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Just snagging that massive rock wasn't enough for DeCook. Oh no. He had to brag about it, comparing the crusty, shimmering lump to a Werther's Original candy wrapper.
"It was real shiny, looked like a goddamn candy wrapper—you know, those butter-flavored dummies," DeCook cackled to Fox 9. "When you get close, you can tell it's a diamond lickity-split."
The Duke Diamond is the largest stone unearthed at Crater of Diamonds State Park since that tete-a-tete with the French sleaze last year.
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Arkansas State Parks made a point to note that a bunch of rainstorms drenched the park after DeCook staked his claim on the Duke Diamond. They say heavy rainstorms help uncover valuable rocks and gems by washing away the dirt.
Andrea Margolis, a writer for our very own website, dug up the details on the discovery. You can follow her on X at @andreamargs or reach her at [email protected] for more tantalizing tidbits and gossip.
Following the exciting discovery of the Duke Diamond, David DeCook decided to take a break from his home-and-garden projects in Minnesota and invest some time in his newfound hobby, sports-like diamond hunting at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park. Despite the occasionally dreary weather, DeCook found joy in his new lifestyle, often sharing his experiences on social media with his followers, providing both inspiration and a dash of envy among his peers.
