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Cadborosaurus
A sea serpent with a horse-like head and humped body has been reported along the Pacific Coast since 1933. Named 'Caddy,' it was allegedly found in a whale's stomach in 1937. Photographs exist. Scientists have proposed it's an unknown species of reptile.
1933 - Present
British Columbia, Canada
300+ witnesses
Cadborosaurus may be an undiscovered sea creature.
The Name
Origin:
- Cadboro Bay, Victoria
- Where frequently seen
- “Caddy” nickname
- Pacific sea serpent
- Native legends older
The Description
What’s reported:
- Horse-like head
- Long neck
- Humped body
- Flippers
- 15-60 feet long
The 1937 Carcass
Naden Harbour:
- Found in whale stomach
- Serpentine creature
- 10-foot long
- Photographed
- Photos exist
Scientific Interest
Cryptozoological study:
- Paul LeBlond (oceanographer)
- Edward Bousfield
- Proposed new species
- Published paper
- Academic consideration
The Sightings
Distribution:
- British Columbia
- Washington State
- Alaska
- Oregon
- California
Current Status
Ongoing research:
- Regular reports
- Scientific documentation
- Potential discovery
- Pacific depths unexplored
- Hope continues