The Economic Times

Matthew Myerscough went from avalanche survivor to discovering a 201-million-year-old sea dragon. This is his story

A mountaineer survived a severe avalanche and later found a significant fossil. This discovery includes part of a 201-million-year-old marine reptile jawbone. The fossil represents the first such find of its kind in Wales. He now pursues fossil hunting as a mindful and focused activity. His experience highlights amateur discoveries outside traditional research.