Masbate Monster | |
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Background | |
Type | Cryptid |
Continent | Asia |
Country | Philippines |
One-Time? | Yes |
Theories | · Cryptid · Calf carcass |
The Masbate Monster was the name given to a bizarre carcass discovered on Villa Rico beach near the town of Claveria in Masbate province in the Philippines on December 24, 1996. Initially believed to be the corpse of a calf, upon further inspection it was concluded that the animal’s immense 26-foot proportions ruled out the possibility that it might be a desiccated bovine. (americanmonsters.com)
Appearance[]
The beast was further described as being an eel-like creature with dark, possibly scaly flesh, a turtle-like head, a seemingly mammalian blow hole, and came complete with long tail and four flippers. (americanmonsters.com)
Possible Explanations[]
There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:
- An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
- Calf carcass
Trivia[]
- Although the remains were reported to be in an advanced state of decomposition, the carcass was sold by the natives who discovered it to a local butcher who wanted to use the colossal creature for its meat. Reports indicate that during a televised interview, the butcher described the carcass as being a cross between a small plesiosaur and a large tortoise, which had been plied from its shell. (americanmonsters.com)
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