Mormon History, 1848 May

Millions of crickets descended into Salt Lake Valley and devoured the crops of the pioneers. The "miracle of the sea gulls" saved what was left of the crops by devouring the crickets.

[source: Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html]

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