Toronto Tunnel Mystery Solved: Two Men Dug It for 'Personal Reasons'

The builders of a mysterious 33-foot, hand-dug tunnel near where the Pan American games will be held in Toronto this summer have been identified.

Police announced Monday that two men were building the tunnel for reasons that aren’t clear but appear to have satisfied police.

"The two men told investigators they built the tunnel for personal reasons," Toronto police said, according to Reuters. "Investigators have verified their account and are satisfied there was neither criminal intent nor any threat to the people or city of Toronto. The investigation is concluded."

The tunnel, big enough to allow an adult to stand up, was discovered in mid-January. At the time, some concerns were expressed about terrorism or other criminal possibilities, something that police told Reuters was apparently not the intent of those who dug it out.

NPR reported that the tunnel "contained a gas-powered generator, moisture-resistant light bulbs, and food and beverage containers." Tools were found inside, along with a wheelbarrow and pulley system, a rosary, and a Remembrance Day poppy.

Despite initial concerns, people very quickly went online to express their funny interpretations of what the tunnel might be.

A tunnel was actually built in Toronto quickly, without cost overruns, debt or wasted tax dollars. Mysterious indeed. pic.twitter.com/6rmboVJ861

— Josh Matlow (@JoshMatlow) February 25, 2015

Nothing says "jihadist terror tunnel" like "they found rosary beads there" #torontotunnel

— Mark Critch (@markcritch) February 24, 2015

Even author Stephen King got into the guessing game:

Okay, Mystery Tunnel solved. A wormhole kind of thing. Aliens were going to use it to watch tennis at the Rexall Centre without paying.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 25, 2015

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