Archive for April 30, 2009

“The Mysterious Water Ape”

April 30, 2009

ape-island–Vancouver Island off the Canadian coast was visited by MonsterQuest during a recent episode in search of a large, ape-like cryptid 6′ – 9′ tall and weighing about 800 lbs., reported to be agile despite his size.  The island can only be reached by water, but grizzlies can do this and primates likewise can learn to use water.  This cryptid appears near water-rich areas, and appears to enjoy shellfish.

Despite the lack of a fossil trail, numerous eyewitness accounts (at least 80) dating back to 1900 exist of the “water ape,” and castings of footprints remain the most convincing evidence.  “Call-blasting” of reported Sasquatch cries by MonsterQuest failed to yield the rascal, and imaging equipment yielded only a heat imprint.

With casts of “unknown origin,” there appears to be strong physical evidence of something on Vancouver Island.  You don’t want to kill the creature, however, with native legends suggesting that death with find you within seven years if you harm this cryptid…