The Lost Mammoth of Fergus: Pat Mestern Unearths a Local Mystery
Description
What if a nearly complete mammoth skeleton was discovered in Fergus… and then deliberately reburied — its location still unknown today?
Local historian Pat Mestern joins Ryan and Barb for a jaw-dropping journey into one of the region's most mysterious and fascinating historical tales.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
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The unbelievable story of the mammoth (or mastodon!) skeleton discovered on the Allerdice farm
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Why the bones were secretly reburied — and why no one can find them today
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How a bottomless bog, vanishing deer, and an ancient gorge tie into the mystery
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Why crucial family journals and letters holding the story disappeared
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What Pat uncovered while researching James Webster, Thomas Young, and early Fergus history
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The strange connections between kettle lakes, shifting soil, and prehistoric creatures
If you love local lore, historical puzzles, or tales that make you say "Wait… WHAT?" — this episode is for you.
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