Mammoth remains discovered near Castroville, CA

[Kadie]

Mammoth remains discovered near Castroville

Castroville location of Ice Age beast kept under wraps
By KEVIN HOWE
Herald Staff Writer

Posted: 03/24/2011 01:37:25 AM PDT
Updated: 03/24/2011 08:35:21 AM PDT

The bones of a juvenile Ice Age Columbian mammoth have been found in a field near Castroville, the first discovery of its kind in Monterey County.

The remains were uncovered by earthmoving equipment in December, said Mark Hylkema, Santa Cruz District archaeologist for the state Department of Parks.

The precise location of the find is being kept under wraps to discourage souvenir hunters from damaging, looting or contaminating the site.

Hylkema has specialized in the study of Native American culture on the Central Coast.

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An Ice Age Columbian mammoth's tooth, unearthed near Castroville. (SPECIAL TO THE HERALD)


Scattered pieces of ivory tusk are among the remains of an Ice Age Columbian mammoth found near Castroville. (SPECIAL TO THE HERALD)

[buddysmellgood]

1. Why can't we let those poor creatures rest in pieces.