Aquatic creatures. United States

Like a huge reptile monster seen in Glocestershire near the Bay in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on 10 August 1817.

1817 was the peak of new stories: more than a hundred cases were recorded in August of that year. All the witnesses, as one, claimed that they saw the real sea serpent of gigantic size, who sailed around the Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. Scientists with a genuine interest reacted to the news.

But on August 14 was a landmark day. A group of 30 people, among whom were dear people, for example, the judge Lonson Nash, saw a monster. Almost immediately the boat started in pursuit of him, but only one was lucky.

Ship's carpenter M. Gaffney was able to catch a mysterious creature resembling a reptile. According to Matthew, he saw only part – 10 meters of the trunk. Taking aim, he fired. Gaffney was a marksman, and because the accuracy of the shot no doubt have to. But the snakes showed no reaction, just turned to look at the source of the noise.

Fearing that the giant could attack the boat and all in it were turned to the shore. And the animal at the time plunged into the deeper water, swam under the boat and out the other side around her. It seemed that the snake was indifferent to the presence of people, he continued to frolic.

Later M. Gaffney was able to describe the appearance of a sea giant. His skin was smooth and dark, while on throat and ventral portion was seen in white spots. Head size is approximately equal to the barrel volume of 10 liters, and the body length is about 12 m. the Snakes were able to bend like a caterpillar, and speeds up to 50 km/h.

Researchers considering this question, stated with confidence that the creature seen in the Gloucester, could not be a snake, due to the fact that reptiles are not able to squirm.

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