Construction Worker Digs Up Mind-Blowing Key to the Prehistoric Era

Twelve Hours

The museum flew two technicians out to look at the site up close. Together, Shawn and the tech team were able to discover the area and initial object that these strange rocks came from. The Suncor excavators proved to be very helpful during the mission, as they and the museum technicians spent 12 hours working on the rock. They began hacking away at the rock mass, which was estimated to be 15,000 pounds.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.