Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Indianapolis Man Unearths Ancient Ice Age Boulder
Brendan Dudas, a man from Indianapolis, wanted to get rid of a rock in his yard so he could easily mow the lawn.
He started digging and was surprised to find the rock was actually a giant boulder from the Ice Age, estimated to be over 12,000 years old!
He used a tractor, but realized the boulder was much larger than expected.
He even asked for advice on social media, with people suggesting he use a crane.
The rock was a hindrance to his lawn mowing, which is what motivated him to remove it.
An Indianapolis man discovered an Ice Age boulder while removing a rock from his yard.
The boulder is estimated to be between 12,000 and 15,000 years old.
Brendan Dudas was motivated to remove the rock because it made it difficult to mow his lawn.
Dudas used a tractor to start the removal process.
The man sought solutions on social media when he realized the boulder's size.
- Who
- Brendan Dudas, an Indianapolis man
- What
- Uncovered an Ice Age boulder while trying to remove a rock in his yard.
- When
- Not specified, but the event is recent.
- Where
- Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Why
- Dudas was trying to remove a rock hindering his lawn maintenance and inspired by a TikTok video.
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Discovery
- Ice Age boulder
- Age of Boulder
- 12,000 to 15,000 years old
- Motivating Factor
- Difficulty mowing lawn
- Man's Name
- Brendan Dudas