
Mountaineer Discovers Rare 'Sea Dragon' Fossil After Avalanche Survival
A mountaineer who took up fossil hunting after surviving a 20-minute avalanche discovered a rare 201-million-year-old 'sea dragon' fossil.
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A mountaineer who took up fossil hunting after surviving a 20-minute avalanche discovered a rare 201-million-year-old 'sea dragon' fossil.

Matthew Myerscough's remarkable near-death experience led to his discovery of the first Jurassic sea dragon in Wales, a story detailed in his new book. His journey into fossil hunting began years earlier after he was caught in an avalanche.