Sean Funk’s day began just like any other at the Millennium Mine in Alberta, Canada, where he worked as an experienced construction worker and heavy machine operator. With twelve years under his belt, Funk had unearthed everything from mundane debris to hidden treasures, believing he’d seen it all. Yet, little did he know, he was about to stumble upon a discovery that would redefine the scope of his entire career.
Funk cherished his job, especially the moments it allowed him to interact closely with the raw elements of nature. He harbored a quiet fascination with natural anomalies, secretly hoping that one day he’d uncover something truly extraordinary. That day, as he operated his excavator, lifting and relocating massive chunks of earth, he had no idea that his wish was about to come true.
Hours into his shift, as Funk maneuvered his machine to grasp another load of earth, he heard a startling crack. Something hard had obstructed the path of his excavator’s powerful jaws. Curious and a little apprehensive, he descended from his perch to inspect the disruption. Among the debris, he spotted an unusual rock, its appearance distinct enough to warrant a closer examination.
He loaded the peculiar rock onto his truck, intending to investigate further after his shift. Upon returning to the site, Funk’s pulse quickened as he uncovered more of the mysterious stone. The sense of urgency was palpable; he knew he had stumbled upon something significant. With no one around to assist and realizing the potential fragility of his find, Funk grabbed a shovel and began to carefully excavate around the rock. As he worked to stabilize the area, reinforcements arrived, equipped with a crane and the necessary tools to safely extract the rock.
