Excavation: Day 3

	DAY 3

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undercutting the block containing the pelvis

The day begins with UCMP's Randy Irmis and Jenny McGuire undercutting the block containing the mammoth's pelvis. © 2005 UCMP

wrapping the pelvis block in wet paper towels

To remove this pelvis block without damaging it, they must encase it in a protective jacket. First, they wrap the block in wet paper towels. © 2005 UCMP

wrapping the pelvis block in plaster and burlap

UCMP's Mark Goodwin and Randy then wrap the block in burlap dipped in plaster. Tomorrow they should be able to finish protecting this block and then remove it. © 2005 UCMP

taking field notes

While the plaster jacket dries, Randy works on his field notes, documenting the day's work. © 2005 UCMP