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the sides of these hills. It measured approximately 547 feet in length, that is, from the points of intersection of the dam and hills. At its highest point from the valley lying between the hills it measured approximately 20 feet. At this poiht, the widest point of the base of the dam, the base measured approximately 83 feet in width. Prior to beginning excavation, SA was assigned the responsibility of photographing the site to record the condition of the dam and ‘surrounding areas at the time of entry into the area. pI e oe, — — * SA Cee... ; assigned to record the various observa- tions of the personnel engaged in the digging operation and to maintain a log of the activities of these personnel. {7¢@ SA | assigned to the mapping and charting of the dam and surrounding areas and SA was assigned to the respon- sibility of collecting and preserving whatever items of evidence might be uncovered during the excavation process. f7¢ IV. OBSERVATIONS DURING EXCAVATION: AT DAM SITE The excavation at the point selected began initially with the use of the bulldozer opening a small pit to permit the dragline bucket to begin to remove earth from the dam. After approximately two hours of excavating, faint traces of the odor of decaying organic material were noticeable. At this time the dragline operator was instructed to proceed with the excavating operation exercising extreme caution. The Agents assigned to the excavation project maintained close supervision and constant surveillance of the excavation pit. The earth being moved was closely observed as it was loaded and unloaded from the dragline bucket. At approximately 2 oe ee cees oe | Dane ee tae A decaying flesh was clearly d —— #h 50 P-m. the pungent odor of scernible. At that time the dragline a . faan Lou operator vas instructed to cease his operation. Agents then