Safely Opening It
Massive cranes and thick ropes were needed, but the workers finally secured the lid. That was necessary so that it didn’t destroy whatever was inside if it fell during the lift. Plus, people could get injured. Slowly, they opened the casket!
Skeletons and Sewage
People immediately rushed away from the horrid smells, but they saw thick red liquid once it dissipated. It had been used to submerge three very deformed skeletons. They were finally identified as soldiers, though the red liquid was a toxic waste that had leaked in at some point.