LazyEagle's Things to be scared of in the water

[LazyEagle]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

For those who don't know me, I am an Eagle who has a broad range of interests.
One such interest is odd things in the water, which we should be scared of.

I plan to use this thread to post any additional articles or pictures that come my way.

Here is a copy of the initial article, which sparked off my curiosity and caution, but unfortunately, the original picture link has been deleted. By the way, I now live in Laytown!

*The creature from the deep ...* ** [image: click here to
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The
mysterious sea creature found washed up on Bettystown beach and (inset) the
sharp razor-like teeth.
By Jimmy Cunningham

BATHERS in Laytown have called on anyone with a knowledge of marine life to
help identify a frightening creature washed up on the beach last week.

The fish was on the seashore for no more than one hour when it was
discovered.

Locals are undecided whether the creature is actually a fish or a variety of
eel but one thing is for certain the creature is armed with razor sharp
teeth, mysterious holes on the side along its body and a single eye perched
on the top of its head.

Some seasiders dubbed the strange fish the 'beach beast' because of its
grizzly looks.

The creature was discovered last Tuesday night by two walkers out on an
early evening stroll.

The man who discovered the creepy fish, Jim Cooney said the fish is the
oddest creature he has ever seen.

'I'm walking the beach for over thirty years and I seen some unusual things.


'But I can safely say I've never seen anything like it.

Jim, who lives in Marian Villas in Laytown said he walks the beach at least
twice a day.

He said the creature would 'freak out anyone' because of its unusualness.

'At first it looked like an eel but I can't say with certainty what it is,'
he added.

Other locals who witnessed the freaky fish said they were scared by the
teeth and the shape of the head.

Bathers who normally swim in the sea have called for the identity of the
fish to be revealed before they'd get back in the water.

The area where the creature was washed ashore is a popular bathing spot
especially with families.

The fish is approximately one metre in length and is red and black in
colour.

The creature was discovered near Laytown church about 100 metres from the
seashore.

Some locals say the creature looks like a relative of the Sea Lamprey.

Others disagree saying they were put off by the grizzly nature of the beach
beast.

Jim Cooney has called for the creature to be identified to allay fears that
the fish could be dangerous.

'Certainly the razor teeth and mysterious holes make the creature look very,
very scary.

'I was amazed to see the spooky eye on the top of its head rather than at
the side of the head.

'I hope someone with a knowledge of marine life can tell us what it is,' he
added.

Over the past number of years many varieties of marine fish have been washed
ashore in Laytown including a Basking Shark.

Last year the beach at Laytown was invaded by thousands of harmless
jellyfish.

[LazyEagle]

Here's one from SkyNews!

Hooked: The Flesh-Loving Goonch
Next time you're thinking of taking a swim in an Indian river... think again.
This giant mutant catfish - called a goonch - is spreading terror as it is believed to be behind the unexplained disappearances of bathers in the Great Kali River.

The giant goonch was hooked by expert angler Jeremy Wade in a special documentary.
Nature Shock: Flesh Eating River Monster - can be seen on Channel Five on October 21 at 8pm.

The goonch is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, with the biggest of the species thought to weigh over 17 stone

This specimen weighs just 11 stone - but it is no less fearsome looking...

[Jonnywhy]

Ah, I was wondering where my pet fish got to!

[Johnimus Prime]

I'm only scared of those little bastards that swim up your urethra and lodge themselves there with barbs when you take a piss in open water

[Jonfon]

I'm only scared of those little bastards that swim up your urethra and lodge themselves there with barbs when you take a piss in open water

I'm be much more scared if one of those big bastards tried to swim up my urethra.

[Advent]

Well said jonfon.

[MountieXXL]

I'm only scared of those little bastards that swim up your urethra and lodge themselves there with barbs when you take a piss in open water

I'm be much more scared if one of those big bastards tried to swim up my urethra.

Not so bad, actually tickles a bit..

[cockijoe]

I'm only scared of those little bastards that swim up your urethra and lodge themselves there with barbs when you take a piss in open water

I'm be much more scared if one of those big bastards tried to swim up my urethra.

You mean its to big for your urethra to take ? poor man so small lol