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Any opinions on its veracity?
K.J.Healey said:Raccoon!
I wasn't suggesting the snout was altered, I was suggesting the head's been pasted onto the body.Moonbear said:I don't think it's that it has been altered, but just that part of the skull is buried in the sand in a way that it obscures the shape.
DaveC426913 said:I wasn't suggesting the snout was altered, I was suggesting the head's been pasted onto the body.
It becomes obvious if you zoom in and look at it closely right behind the ear.
DaveC426913 said:I wasn't suggesting the snout was altered, I was suggesting the head's been pasted onto the body.
It becomes obvious if you zoom in and look at it closely right behind the ear.
Moonbear said:I'm not seeing what you're seeing, but as I look again, I do see that the shadow around the head isn't consistent with the direction of the shadow cast by the rest of the body. Around the rest of the body, the shadow seems cast in the 6:00 or 7:00 direction, while around the head, it seems cast in the 2:00 or 3:00 direction.
Redbelly98 said:I'm not seeing that. It appears the sun is high in the sky, and to the left. The shadows cast by the legs, elbow, and head are all consistent with this.
Redbelly98 said:Dave, these look like typical .jpg imaging artifacts to me.
DaveC426913 said:Yeah, I'm pretty familiar with JPG artifacts. I know you can get some funny sharp lines like we're seeing - but couple that with the suspiciously uniform white patch it's up against, and I smell a rat. This looks awfully fake to me:
http://www.davesbrain.ca/miscpix/PF080801montauk_monster.jpg" [Broken]
How did you determine how big it is? Reports say it's about 2 feet long, which is well within coon limits. At least, around here.nottheone said:Why do people keep saying it's a Racoon? It looks nothing like a Racoon. It's too big...
The truth is, there is no definitive answer to this question. The story of the Montauk Monster originated in 2008 when a photo of a strange creature washed up on a beach in Montauk, New York went viral. Since then, there have been several theories about its origins, including speculation that it could be a decomposing raccoon or a hoax created by someone with special effects skills. However, there is no concrete evidence to support any of these claims, so the veracity of the Montauk Monster remains a mystery.
Scientists and wildlife experts have examined the photo and have given various opinions on what the creature could be. Some believe it could be a raccoon or other small mammal that has undergone severe decomposition, while others think it could be a deformed animal or a species that has not yet been discovered. However, without further evidence, it is impossible to determine the true identity of the Montauk Monster.
There have been a few reported sightings of similar creatures, but none have been confirmed to be the Montauk Monster or even related to it. In 2012, a similar-looking creature was found on a beach in Spain, but it was later identified as a decomposing badger. Other sightings have been reported in the years since the Montauk Monster photo went viral, but none have been verified as being the same creature.
It is possible that the Montauk Monster is a new species that has yet to be discovered by science. However, it is also possible that it is a known animal that has undergone severe decomposition or has been deformed due to environmental factors. Without a physical specimen or further evidence, it is impossible to make a definitive conclusion about its species.
The Montauk Monster continues to capture public interest because of its mysterious origins and potential to be a new species. The initial photo sparked a wave of speculation and theories, and the lack of concrete evidence has kept the mystery alive. Additionally, the creature's appearance is both fascinating and unsettling, making it a topic of curiosity for many people.