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Work stops at  gas line dig, where bones were discovered – photo 250News

Prince George, B.C.-    Work on a  natural gas line in Prince George turned up  a surprise  yesterday.

The crew working in the laneway   in the area of 4th and 5th  Avenues,  unearthed  some bones.

The work was stopped  immediately to allow  time for  experts to examine the bones and determine if they were human .

UNBC Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Richard Lazenby  attended the scene  and was able to make  a determination.

The bones were that of a dog.

While the animal had been  buried some time ago,  the  find was not  old  enough to be considered “archeologically” significant as was the case when  ancient animal bones, including a partial skull, were discovered  during the construction of what is now  Parkwood Place. "We are  pleased we were able to  get a determination quickly so that Fortis could resume work” says Coroner Donita Kuzma .

Comments

Wow, now we can do dental study on the skull and inform the other dog world who it was.

We’re very lucky to have world-class talent like Dr. Lazenby here in Prince George. Apart from potentially saving the city thousands of dollars that would otherwise be spent importing an expert, the more people like him call PG “home,” the more people like him will call PG “home.”

Fido and Rover can now get closure.

This story is for the dogs.

Woof woof woooooof

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