A mysterious apex predator lurks off the coast of Kodiak, Alaska, menacing orcas and boats alike. The Kodiak Sea Monster, also known as the Kodiak Dinosaur, is the subject of renewed interest following a spike in sightings.
This cryptid, reportedly twice the size of a blue whale, features a long neck, a horse-like head, and blowholes replacing traditional nostrils.
Ivan Sanderson, the famed cryptozoologist, studied this creature before his death, and his early research forms the basis for this episode of Lost Monster Files. Intriguingly, a 2002 sonar hit from a fishing vessel supports the existence of a massive marine animal in the area, aligning with eyewitness accounts.
Some theories posit the creature to be a plesiosaur, an ancient marine reptile thought to be extinct. The Kodiak Maritime Museum documents a chilling encounter from 2002 where three fishermen from Uganik Bay faced the monstrous creature. Could the Kodiak Sea Monster be responsible for other sea monster legends? Dr. Roy P. Mackal, a prominent Loch Ness Monster researcher, suggests these sightings might be connected, though many believe the species involved are distinct. Tune in to Lost Monster Files and explore the mystery for yourself.
Lost Monster Files: “Kodiak Sea Monster” (Season 1, Episode 4) airs Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 10:04 PM on Discovery.
