Mountaineer who began fossil hunting after near-death experience discovers rare 'sea dragon'
Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.
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"Looking back now, I realise, I have had some PTSD, external."
— Matthew Myerscough , Other
"Worries or stresses kind of melt away as you're focused."
— Matthew Myerscough , Other
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Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.
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