Farmer Uncovers Strange Rock Formation That Scientists Are Struggling To Explain

Finding an old hammer you lost ten years ago would be surprising to anyone working the land for a living. But in the case of Argentinian farmer Juan de Dios Sota, he stumbled across something even wilder. After noticing an unusually large lump jutting out of the earth, his life changed instantly. Soon enough, his farm was overrun with scientists just dying for a glimpse at his once-in-a-lifetime find.

A day like any other

This certainly came as a surprise for Juan, as on the day in question the humble farmer was simply bringing his cattle to pasture. With a recent drought having swept through the area, there was now more room than ever for his livestock to graze.

Dry river bed

Even so, Juan's cattle were particularly drawn to the riverbeds of the Vallimanca. While normally flooded with abundant rainwaters, the beds of the small stream now stood cracked and desert-dry.

Stumbled over object

But as Juan shepherded his livestock along the riverbed, he nearly tripped over a strange lump in the dirt. Initially, Juan just assumed he'd bumped into a rock — that is, until he decided to take a closer look.

Curious markings

The "rock" was covered in a distinct, organic pattern, almost as if it had once belonged to some kind of living being. With this inkling in mind, Juan knew this wasn't something to keep to himself.