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This podcast delves into the historical mystery surrounding Phineas Cartwright, a wealthy horse breeder who vanished in 1912 from his estate at Geary Conservation Area. Diver Lori Stoneman is tasked with exploring the area's pond for artifacts. She discovers evidence of a former settlement, including numerous horseshoes, leading to a dramatic underwater discovery: a mass graveyard of petrified horses and a carriage containing Cartwright's petrified body. The podcast also includes advertisements for Indeed and appeals for listener support for "The Wrong Station" podcast.

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The Mystery of Phineas Cartwright and the Geary Conservation Area Dive

The podcast explores the disappearance of Phineas Cartwright from his estate at Geary Conservation Area in 1912. Diver Lori Stoneman investigates the area's pond, uncovering clues like numerous horseshoes that suggest parts of the settlement may have sunk into the water. Her dive leads to the discovery of a mass graveyard of petrified horses and a carriage containing Cartwright's petrified body, solving the historical mystery.

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• Who was Phineas Cartwright and what happened to him?

  Phineas Cartwright was a wealthy horse breeder and former mayor of the area now known as Geary Conservation Area. He mysteriously disappeared in 1912, along with all his horses. His petrified body was later found in a carriage at the bottom of the pond.

• What was discovered at the bottom of the pond in Geary Conservation Area?

  At the bottom of the pond, the diver discovered a mass graveyard of approximately 100 petrified horses, all fastened together by bridles. In the center was a carriage containing the petrified body of Phineas Cartwright.

• Why was the diver, Lori Stoneman, sent to Geary Conservation Area?

  Lori Stoneman, a professional diver, was sent to Geary Conservation Area to investigate the pond for artifacts from the old settlement. The discovery of over 200 horseshoes along the bank suggested that parts of the settlement might have sunk into the water.

• What is the significance of the horseshoes found at Geary Conservation Area?

  The discovery of over 200 horseshoes along a specific bank of the pond is significant because it provides a clue that parts of the settlement, possibly including stables or other structures, may have washed into the pond over time.

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