Hitting metal
Mark’s efforts were so determined that by the dawn of day two, the hole was almost as deep as he had imagined. As the sun rose higher, a sudden turn of events caused his heart to race. His excitement quickly faded when his shovel made a distinct clang, unlike the muffled wood sound.
Could he accidentally have damaged the plumbing beneath the property? He was puzzled by the resonating metal sound. It shouldn’t have been there but it was. The mystery deepened.