Oh No! They've gone and caught Clem!

[+Fubar512]

Clem, as in the San CLEMente monster, Nessie's cousin from California. This giant Oarfish may be the species responsible for sightings of the monster over the years:

 

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-18foot-oar-fish-found-catalina-island-20131015,0,5192122.story

 

Here's an article on the "monster" http://laist.com/2009/01/11/weird_los_angeles_7.php

 

Edited October 15, 2013 by Fubar512

[+Wrench]

I remember when one washed ashore in Santa Monica in the 60s. It's on display at the Natural History museum, in a glass case to preserve it.

[+MigBuster]

Interesting - an Eel with a spiky haircut

 

He could be the CA mascot!

[+Wrench]

Another one just washed up in Oceanside (north of San Diego)

 

http://gma.yahoo.com/second-sea-serpent-washes-california-001622390--abc-news-topstories.html

 

I fear we're in for a Megladon infestation (or another sharknado)

Edited October 20, 2013 by Wrench

[Jug]

Jug's rule #1 for boating:  If something swims by bigger than the boat, return to shore.