Noah's Ark Hunters Raise $100,000 As Burglary Detailed

Noah’s Ark Scans, an American Christian group, have raised more than $100,000 through crowdfunding to finance an excavation at a site in the Durupınar Formation, Turkey, where they believe remains of Noah’s Ark may be found. Lauren Witzke, a film producer backing Noah’s Ark Scans, called for new donations following the alleged burglary of her friend Andrew Jones, the group’s founder.

Jones reported that his apartment was targeted while he was away, with intruders ransacking his residence and stealing his laptops, computers, memory cards, and other belongings that potentially contained Noah’s Ark evidence. Witzke stated that the incident "doesn't look like a local job" and that police confirmed the security cameras at the apartment block were not operational during the break-in.

Jones asserted that his friend reported the incident to local police once he returned, and he declined to speculate on the identity of the burglars. He noted that the attack should not be attributed to Turkey or the local residents, as they have been supportive of the group's work under official authorization. The group's crowdfunding efforts have already surpassed their initial goal of $600,000, raising a total of $104,000.

They maintain that they believe the Bible is true and that the remains of Noah’s Ark are buried in eastern Turkey. The group's fundraising page states that donations will assist with drilling equipment, specialized tools, and the logistical aspects of working at the site, as well as funding laboratory testing for any artifacts discovered.

The Book of Genesis recounts God's decision to flood the Earth due to humanity's wickedness but spared Noah and his family, instructing him to build a massive ark to save his kin and animal pairs. After the waters receded, the ark reportedly landed on the mountains of Ararat, and God made a covenant with Noah through a rainbow, promising never again to destroy all life with a flood.

However, geologists like Professor David Montgomery from the University of Washington have dismissed the possibility of a global flood as described in the Bible, citing overwhelming geological evidence against such an occurrence.