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The Gold digger who discovered Britain's biggest nugget

The man who discovered a £50,000 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 eased off, if someone finds something better then good luck to them because I can't find anymore".

Vincent will have to visit the nugget in a museum if he wants to see it again as it is now property of the Crown.

This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on May 11 2016.

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