Cadborosaurus or Caddy is a mythological sea monster that has always elicited the interest of many especially those in the Pacific Northwest of North America. This enigmatic beast is reported to inhabit the coastal region of British Columbia in Canada and has been in the lime light for over a century. What is there to learn about Cadborosaurus? Let’s swim into the mystery and find out why it captivates people.
What is Cadborosaurus?
Cadborosaurus which translates to reptile from Cadboro Bay is described as serpent-like. Those who reportedly saw Caddy describe it as a serpent like creature, sometimes as long as 50 feet, with a horse like head, big eyes and a pair of little flipper like arms. Its skin is generally described as black and scaly, which contributes to its spooky image. Other witnesses also mention that it has humps which protrude from the water as the animal swims.
Historical Sightings
Cadborosaurus first appeared in the written records in the early twentieth century. Since then there have been many accounts of fishermen and sailors and even tourists who have been attacked. Perhaps the most well known accounts of sighting Caddy were in 1933 when several people claimed to have seen Caddy in Cadboro Bay, near Victoria, British Columbia. This sighting attracted a lot of attention to the creature and people began to ask themselves if there could be a real sea monster in their sea.
In the following year 1968, one man named Robert Filmer claimed that he saw Cadborosaurus in Alaska; this means that this creature might be found in large region of the Pacific Ocean. Since then, there have been many other similar sightings and thus the more the mystery of Cadborosaurus deepens.
Evidence and Skepticism
However, till date, physical proof of Cadborosaurus has not been easily found even though there have been many sightings. Some people have attempted to take pictures of the creature; however, most of the pictures and videos taken are blurred and not very clear. Some discoveries have been made including strange carcasses that wash up on the beaches and some people have suggested that these could be of Cadborosaurus. Nonetheless, the remains are said by scientists to be from well understood animals such as sharks or whales.
A lot of critics believe that Cadborosaurus is nothing but a myth made up of wrong identification and mere stories. They opine that what people are seeing could actually be large eels, sea lions or any other sea creatures that from a distance might appear like a sea serpent. Though, the descriptions that have been passed down from one sighting to another keep the legend going.
The Legend Lives On
Now whether this creature is actually real or just a figment of the people’s imagination, it has now become an icon of the Pacific Northwest region folklore. That of a sea serpent lurking in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean has always intrigued the people. It makes one think how much more there still is to learn about our world’s oceans and the organisms within them.
People of local communities continue to celebrate the existence of Cadborosaurus with festivals and other related events. It has gotten to the point where some people actually take boat rides in the hopes of seeing this mysterious animal. Caddy has turned into the icon of mystery and people learn to find something new and discover the world.
Conclusion
The enigmatic sea serpent of Cadboroosaurus still remains an object of discussion among people of the Pacific Northwest. Whether the stories of Caddy are true or only in this girl’s mind, they create desire and make people recall that there are still many things in the world that people cannot explain. The legend of Cadborosaurus will remain alive as long as people will be interested in mysteries and the world beyond their understanding, thus the legend will inspire and give hope to those who hear the story.
