The Mystery Meteor of Wenas Valley
A three-year-old discovery, once buried in the earth, sparks local wonder and debate in Yakima.
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Three years ago, on November 11, an aerolite fell in the Yakima Valley and was located by Richard Lisk on the Wenas. It remained in the ground until last Friday. A large crowd has gathered to view the meteor, which weighs 75 pounds and strongly resembles a cinder. While some imaginative spectators claim an angel's face is outlined on the concave side, the correspondent could not verify this. The object is magnetic, and despite the skepticism of some, the city takes great pride in the find and plans to exhibit it.
“Imaginative spectators maintain that an angel's face is plainly outlined upon one side of the concave formation.”
The fascination with local geological oddities persists today, as communities still search for meaning—and scientific or touristic value—in natural phenomena discovered in their own backyards.
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