Reptile skeleton approximately 200 million years old "detained" at Ukrainian border
Kyiv • UNN
Ukrainian border guards discovered a fossilized skeleton of a marine reptile, approximately 200 million years old, in the possession of a man transporting it from France. The find has been handed over for expert examination to determine its value.
A fossilized marine reptile was discovered in a man who said he was bringing the "exhibit" from France. The find has been temporarily handed over for examination. This was reported by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, according to UNN.
Details
Ukrainian border guards discovered an "exotic passenger" at the Krakovets checkpoint.
Border guards found a fossilized skeleton – a small marine reptile that lived approximately 200 million years ago.
The man who was transporting the exhibit explained:
- he received the fossilized skeleton in France;
- he was supposed to deliver it in Zakarpattia.
The State Border Guard Service reported that "to determine its value," the skeleton was temporarily "handed over to experts."
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