"Baby Ogopogo" Discovered

A TV crew in Canada has reported finding a baby Ogopogo. Although the claim was intended to be "tongue-in-cheek", many a true word... One way or another the programme makers appear to have discovered an interesting biological specimen.

The Ogopogo - also known as the Canadian Nessie - is a creature believed to live in British Columbia's Okanagan Lake. The first documented sightings date back to the late 19th century. According to witness reports it appears to be some form of giant sea serpent.

The newly discovered specimen is no monster but it is a mystery. According to Bill Steciuk who helped organise the shooting for the History Channel:

"It was all curled up. The features were really hard to see. You could see a little head tucked in and a straight tail with no fins."

Stecuik also added:

"I couldn't recognize it. Nor could anyone else. Maybe a new species has been found."

Local Ogopogo-ologist Arlene Gaal is unconvinced. According to her:

"It looked to me like a decomposing ling cod"

We should know more in February when the results of DNA testing are expected to be released.