One of the footprints found on the beach in Scotland. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)
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The 2,000-year-old human and animal footprints at Lunan Bay in Scotland. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)
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Jenny Snedden and Ivor Campbell. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)
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Researchers examine the site of the footprints. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)
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The dogs being walked while 2,000-year-old human and animal footprints were found at Lunan Bay in Scotland. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)
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A storm revealed the footprints discovered by dog walkers. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)
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(University of Aberdeen via SWNS)
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