Templeton, an amateur fossil hunter, stated, "While wading in a couple feet of water, I noticed the tusk exposed in the bank, partially below the waterline." This observation showcases his keen eye in identifying fossils.
Realizing the importance of his find, Templeton said, "I found other mastodon fossils in this creek, and I've never found a mammoth fossil of any sort ever, so I just assumed it was a mastodon tusk." This highlights the unexpected nature of his discovery.
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