7-year-old Calgary girl discovers rare fossil at local playground

A seven-year-old girl in Calgary discovered a rare 250-400-million-year-old fossilized sea star at a local playground. The fossil has been recovered by the Royal Tyrrell Museum for cleaning and potential future display.
Why it matters
The discovery provides a rare scientific find from a public space and underscores the importance of protecting historical resources in Alberta.
A seven-year-old Calgary girl has made a rare discovery recently while playing on some rocks at a local playground.
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