A legend about a Nazi train loaded with treasure that disappeared has inspired many to dig for gold, so far without success.

Historians say the existence of the train, which is said to have gone missing in May 1945, has never been conclusively proven. Polish authorities nonetheless have seemed eager to pursue any chance of recovering its supposed treasures.

Polish authorities have blocked off a wooded area near a railroad track after scores of treasure hunters swarmed southwest Poland looking for an alleged Nazi gold train.