A Man Pulled a Massive Prehistoric Bone Emerges From a U.S. Riverbed
The Daily Galaxy • • science
Key Points:
- On February 13, Jason Howery, a fossil hunter in Missouri, discovered and pulled a massive prehistoric bone from a river near Ravenwood, believed to be a femur from a mammoth or mastodon.
- The 80-pound bone was recovered from the riverbed and captured on video, which quickly gained national attention for its dramatic reveal.
- Howery linked the find to his ongoing research on ancient megafauna and his efforts to promote the Paleo Outreach Program, aimed at educating students and the community.
- The discovery was highlighted in media coverage, including an article by Andrew Powell in the Daily Caller, who described the event as an extraordinary moment in fossil hunting.
