The Role Played By Humans
Right now, experts do not know if humans had something to do with the fate of these creatures. It is possible that the mammoths just got trapped in the marshy ground after going to the lake to eat. Of course, there is also a chance that early hunters took advantage of this natural trap.
Not Ruling It Out
Nava refuses to rule out the idea that humans were involved. “It’s possible [early hunters] may have chased [the mammoths] into the mud,” he shared with the Associated Press. He added, “They had a very structured and organized division of labor.” Experts also found tools made from their bones there.