Underwater "Dig" Holds Evidence of Human Life Over 12,000 Years Ago

(NBC News Channel) - Scientists call a spring in North Port, Florida one of the most important archeological sites in the United States. National Geographic helped fund the underwater "dig" as divers searched for evidence of human being life dating back 12,000 years ago. Watch this video for further information about the sinkhole.

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