Officials at the University of Wyoming have announced that they have finally determined the cause of asbestos contamination that occurred on the campus earlier this year. Officials say that the asbestos originated from at least one of two small buildings that were purchased by a man from Laramie earlier this year. Mason Skiles, bought the buildings and then removed them from the university campus.

According to University of Wyoming officials, Mr. Skiles bought the metal buildings in March of this year for a grand total of $368. He then removed the buildings from the campus the following month. Then, in June, asbestos was first detected at the site.

According to the university, part of the purchase agreement with Skiles stated that he would clean up any debris generated from the building removal process.

Asbestos exposure has been conclusively linked to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. Mesothelioma affects less than 3,000 Americans each year, as well as thousands more around the globe. While there are palliative mesothelioma treatment methods available, including chemo, there is no known cure at this time.

Mesothelioma typically lies dormant for up to fifty years before an individual begins to suffer from mesothelioma symptoms. Sadly, the majority of patients lose their battle with this cancer within two years of diagnosis.

According to university spokeswoman Jessica Lowell, Mr. Skiles failed to clean up the site per the agreement. Skiles has declined to comment on the matter.

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