2 Men Face Charges After $200K Woolly Mammoth Tusk Shatters At Top Of The Rock Museum Near Branson, Mo.

Two men are facing felony property damage charges after a woolly mammoth tusk shattered at Top of the Rock near Branson, according to officials.

Brett Howard and Todd Azevedo of California are facing felony property damage charges.

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According to investigators, Howard climbed Azevedo’s shoulders and attempted to hang on a woolly mammoth skeleton’s tusks. The tusk fell to the ground and shattered. The tusk weighed about 200 pounds and was valued at roughly $200,000.

The Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum showcases prehistoric history and Native American artifacts.