A two-hour drive and a search through dense bush led an amateur meteorite hunter to discover the impact zone of a meteorite that entered the WA atmosphere on Mother’s Day.

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Marcus Scott, Ravensthorpe police officer, is the amateur meteorite hunter and explains to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont how he found the tennis ball-sized rock on a salt lake.

“It’s good to find the space rocks at any stage but one that’s only been on the Earth for seven days is very unique,” he said.

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Image: Facebook | Marcus Scott