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trying to do is build the cave into this trilogy of geological gems of Wells Gray. At some point, we’ll be trying for World Heritage status again, but not quite sure when.” For Pollack, this is a real-life, do-no- harm adventure story. Although the cave entrance was mapped as a sinkhole in the 1980s, and there is indigenous knowledge of the cave, he is excited that new-to- science discoveries of this magnitude are still available in North America. Three people have contacted him to report similar features in other places since the cave made national and international headlines in November and December last year. Two of the caves had been identified previously but one could potentially be another gem hiding in plain sight. Pollack is hoping the Wells Gray cave continues to inspire people to look for new discoveries. The Wells Gray cave is a reminder that there are still geological gems in inaccessible places in this vast province. For now, Hickson, Pollack, and the team will continue to map out the geology and geometry of the sleeping giant in northern Wells Gray Provincial Park until the next exciting revelation. j

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