Ancient canoe displayed by Fernbank Museum

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The Fernbank Museum of Natural History puts on display an ancient canoe discovered two years ago in the Satilla River in South Georgia. It is one of only a few known to exist.

Michael Landon (left) photographs the canoe during preview reception at the museum.

The exhibit opens to public on Saturday, March 1.

Josh Landon (left), who originally found the canoe, takes another look.

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The Fernbank Museum of Natural History puts on display an ancient canoe discovered two years ago in the Satilla River in South Georgia. It is one of only a few known to exist.

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