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Theft of 23 million-year-old fossil under investigation

Authorities are investigating the removal of a locally treasured whale fossil from the mouth of the Little Wanganui River, near Karamea.

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A 23-Million-Year-Old Fossil Is Carried Away by Parties Unknown

The whale fossil, a cherished local attraction, was taken from a riverbank in broad daylight by two men with a rock saw and chisel, residents say.

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Fury as 23-million-year-old whale fossil stolen from West Coast river

Fury as 23-million-year-old whale fossil stolen from West Coast river
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