Cadborosaurus, a North Pacific sea monster, may be making a comeback. With recent activity in Puget Sound, Caddy, as locals call it, may have mutated or mated with Kaiju to create a new hybrid monster. Get the scoop on the Pacific Northwest’s aquatic monster after the jump.

Latest News On Cadborosaurus Activity

History of Caddy Sightings

Cadborosaurus, also known as “Caddy,” is a legendary sea creature that has been seen along the Pacific Coast of North America. The name “Cadborosaurus” comes from Cadboro Bay in British Columbia, Canada, where many people have reported seeing this mysterious creature.

The first recorded sighting of Cadborosaurus in the modern era was in 1933 by a fisherman, William Hagelund. He described the creature as being 30 feet long with a horse-like head and a long neck. It also had a mane of coarse hair and small flippers. The tail was divided into two parts, which made it look very unusual. This sighting sparked a lot of interest, and soon many other people came forward saying they had seen the same creature.

Over the years, there have been more than 300 reported sightings of Cadborosaurus. These sightings were not just in one place; they were reported all along the Pacific Coast, from California to Alaska. However, sighting over the last 50 years center on the Salish Sea and Puget Sound.

Native Americans and First Nations bands were the first to report seeing Caddy. The Manhousat people have stories about a creature called ‘hiyitl’iik,’ a sea serpent. There are also petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings) around the Salish Sea that show a sea monster like Caddy.

Physical Description

Cadborosauri (pl. cadborosaurus) appear to be evolving at a rapid pace like many other monsters found in North America (see Hodag). Here are the physical characteristics of Cadborosaurus before the 1970s:

• Body: Cadborosaurus is described as a long, serpent-like creature, typically ranging from 40 to 70 feet in length.
• Head: It has a horse-like or camel-like head, which is often reported to be quite large and distinctive.
• Neck: The neck is long and slender, similar to that of a plesiosaur.
• Flippers: It is said to have flippers, which are sometimes described as small and similar to those of a seal.
• Tail: The tail is often reported to be long and divided into two parts, similar to that of a plesiosaur.
• Hair: Some accounts mention hair or a mane on the neck, which adds to its unusual appearance.
• Colors: The colors and sizes vary, but most people describe it as being green, brown, or other colors, and generally on the large side.

Monstrous Size Evolution

Over the last 50 years, the Cadborosaurus species has undergone a transformation. Its size has more than doubled, their heads have become almost dragon-like, and they begun to lose their flippers for limbs. The skin colors have also changed from marine green and slick, to rocky and grey.

Marine cryptozoologists believe the Cadborosaurus may now be mating with Kaiju, gigantic monsters found in the deepest marine trenches, and we now have a hybrid sea monster species. Monster Bureau sources suggest this may be an act of mad science. An investigative unit is on the case as we speak.

Habitat & Distribution

Puget Sound and the Salish Sea are part of a larger marine ecosystem that includes the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait of Georgia. The area is defined by multiple freshwater inputs and marine water from the Pacific Ocean that mix in two primary basins, Puget Sound and the Strait of Georgia.

The region is home to a vast array of marine species, including over 200 species of fish, over 100 species of birds, 20 species of marine mammals, over 3,000 species of invertebrates, and at least 2 apex sea monsters (Cadborosaurus and kraken).

The waters of Puget Sound contain complex chemical mixtures arising from natural and human sources. The waters are blended and pushed around by currents and other physical forces, creating conditions that vary from place to place. Pollution has increased over the last 50 years, which may have directly led to Cadborosaurus moving into the North Pacific. It may have come in contact with Kaiju sea monsters, mated, and created a hybrid monster that attacked ferries crossing Puget Sound.

Behavior

In the wild, a Cadborosaurus is a relatively solitary monster. It may group with a small pod, with its young, or during mating season. Otherwise, it migrates around the North Pacific, Salish Sea and into Puget Sound to follow prey.

Caddy is not normally aggressive toward humans. It tends to watch ships from a distance, or it swims away if it feels frightened. That changes when young are present. A female Cadborosaurus will attack viciously if her young is threatened. Researches say Caddy will vocalize (a roar) or slap the water with its tail before attacking.

Diet

Caddy eats a variety of marine life to maintain its massive size. Marine cryptozoologists have witnessed this sea monster eat the following food sources:

1. Schools of fish like salmon, halibut and lingcod
2. Marine mammals like seals, sea lions, porpoises and orcas
3. Cephalopods like squid and octopus, but not kraken
4. Crabs, shrimp, and lobsters found in fishing nets and traps
5. Carcasses of dead marine animals, such as whales, fish, or other sea creatures
6. (Rarely) marine birds like seagulls, cormorants, or other seabirds that venture too close to the water
7. Scuba divers and kayakers, but only in rare cases and when starving

Reproduction

A Cadborosaurus mates once every 25 years, and gestation can go 2 years. A mother Cadborosaurus will birth one or two live young. She will then nurture its offspring for up to 20 years. During this period, she will teach her young to hunt, hide, and protect itself from its chief predator, the kraken.

As for the males, they are only involved to mate, and then they leave for the deepest parts of the North Pacific. Cadborosaurus is an opportunistic with mating, and they do not mate for life.

Conservation Status

Cadborosaurus is an endangered cryptid. There are fewer than 20 swimming in the North Pacific. If you see an injured or dead Caddy, contact the Department of Natural Resources immediately. Do not approach the monster, as they can become violent if threatened. As marine mammal populations continue to decline, the Cadborosaurus species is likely to go extinct within 50 years.

It appears that the Kaiju hybrids will overtake the pure bred species during that time. And anything involving Kaiju is bad news for humanity.

Protection From Cadborosaurus Attacks

While it’s unlikely humanity has to fear more attacks from Caddy, the Monster Defense Force provided some tips and guidance:

Avoidance and Early Warning Systems

• Establishing monitoring systems like sonar, cameras, or aerial surveys in areas where Cadborosaurus has been frequently sighted to detect its presence early.
• Issuing advisories and restricting access to coastal areas during periods when the creature is active or spotted nearby.
• Educating the public, especially those involved in maritime activities, on identifying Cadborosaurus and protocols to follow upon sighting it.

Deterrence and Non-Lethal Measures

• Using loud acoustic deterrent devices, bright lights, or other sensory repellents to drive Cadborosaurus away from populated areas.
• Employing boats/vessels to herd or divert the creature away from human activities if encountered.
• Exploring potential chemical repellents or sedatives that could temporarily incapacitate it without causing harm.

Lethal Force as a Last Resort

• If Cadborosaurus proved to be an imminent threat to human life despite non-lethal attempts, lethal force like harpoons or high-caliber weaponry may be employed as an absolute last resort.
• This would likely require coordination between military, coast guard, and maritime law enforcement assets.

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While this article is fiction, I did research the subject. Here are the sources used to write this article.

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