December 17, 2012

The Serpent of Gourock

Sea Serpent

Dr. Karl Shuker tells us…

“The history of cryptozoology is embarrassingly well-supplied with classic cases of lost opportunities, and the long-running saga of the sea serpents has provided quite a number of these over the years. One of the most notable examples took place on the shores of Gourock, on Scotland’s River Clyde. This was where, in summer 1942, an intriguing (if odiferous!) carcase was stranded that was closely observed by council officer Charles Rankin.”

Intrigued? Here’s the full story!

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Filed under Eyewitness Accounts, Lair of the Beasts, Sea Monsters, Sea Serpents