The Lost Mammoth of Fergus: Pat Mestern Unearths a Local Mystery

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:

The unbelievable story of the mammoth (or mastodon!) skeleton discovered on the Allerdice farm

Why the bones were secretly reburied — and why no one can find them today

How a bottomless bog, vanishing deer, and an ancient gorge tie into the mystery

Why crucial family journals and letters holding the story disappeared

What Pat uncovered while researching James Webster, Thomas Young, and early Fergus history

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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