EP 16: COLOSSAL CLAUDE & OREGON!

The second creature on our trip across America is a creature that calls the deps of The Colombia River and the Pacific Ocean home. It stretches over 40ft long (almost 10 of those feet are just for his neck!!), he propels his body through the water with his 4 large fins and he has a head shaped  like a horse/snake hybrid! I know what your thinking, but no the Lock Ness Monster doesn't vacation here in the U.S. But if you find yourself in Oregon (our second stop) then take some time and look along the coast because if your lucky you just might sight today's creature Colossal Claude. Enjoy today's episode!

Rogue Ales Colossal Claude Imperial IPA

An image of The Colombia River and its connection to the Pacific Ocean

The Columbia River Lightship that first reported the first sighting

A captured Oarfish

SOURCE MATERIALS:

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