The man who discovered a £50000 golden nugget has said it's a "bit sad" that he is unable to keep it. Vincent Thurkettle found the 97.12g nugget in 2012 but kept it a secret to avoid other treasure hunters flocking the area. Speaking to 5 live Breakfast's Clare McDonnell he said "gold fever is real you know". "I've eaaed off,if someone finds something better then good luck to them because I can't find anymore".