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Harriet Island Clam Shell

Harriet Island Clam Shell

Several weeks ago during the flood there was a brief story on the local news about the giant clam shell floating down the river. Some people were a bit concerne...
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Several weeks ago during the flood there was a brief story on the local news about the giant clam shell floating down the river. Some people were a bit concerned, thinking this was some prehistoric creature. The shell is not real and was part of the play ground on Harriet Island in St. Paul. I was walking around at Harriet Island today and I saw the shell parked on the shore, returned to its home.
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