Photo Credit: Austin Humphreys, Austin-American Statesman
Ryan Murray and Rocky, the Bison
In late August 2013, a small piece of bone was seen eroding out of the bank of South Rocky Creek near Campbell's Branch at the confluence of Little and South Rocky Creeks. The bone was the size and shape of a piece of blackboard chalk. After a little scratching and picking, two leg bones were revealed… and after a few return digs, it was determined that an entire bovine skeleton was present.
The "Burnet County Bison was properly excavated and scientifically documented in April & May, 2014. As of this writing, carbon-dating, soil analysis, and microfossil results are pending review and publication.
Special thanks to the digging crew:
David Calame
Belinda Cole
Bruce Turner
Becky Risor
Seth Baldwin
Todd Johnson
Geoff "Grizz" Johnson
Tony Murray
Jessica Murray
Ryan Murray
Duane Murray
Gracie the dog
Special thanks to Marietta "Granny" Mesecke of Temple, Texas for spending her 95th birthday at the dig site! Happy birthday, Granny, we love you!
Video Credit: Bruce Turner
Read the following publications:
Burnet County Bison Dig--Austin American Statesman
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