Unsolved:Muckie
In Irish folklore, Muckie is the name given to the reported mysterious creature said to inhabit the Lakes of Killarney in Ireland.
In 2003, scientists conducted a series of sonar scans to determine local fish populations. However, a large solid object in the water was recorded,[1] which has led to the theory that the lake is inhabited by some form of lake monster, similar to the famed "Nessie" of Loch Ness.[1]
It has been suggested that witnesses might have seen seals, which when travelling in pairs will dive and rise opposite to each other, giving the impression of being a single larger animal.
The name Muckie comes from a portmanteau of Muckross (one of the three Killarney lakes) and the ie suffix to mimic the Loch Ness Nessie.[2]
Tourism interests have tried to encourage the legend without any success.[3]
In October 2004, a Japanese TV crew spent a week in the region, looking for Muckie.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Monster 'fish' in Killarney lake think scientists" (in en-US). The Irish Times. http://www.irishtimes.com/news/monster-fish-in-killarney-lake-think-scientists-1.369925.
- ↑ "Lakes of Killarney, Ireland Vacation Info - Lakelubbers". Lakelubbers. http://www.lakelubbers.com/lakes-of-killarney-1297/.
- ↑ "Nessie's cousin making waves in tourism capital - Independent.ie" (in en). Independent.ie. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/nessies-cousin-making-waves-in-tourism-capital-26234497.html.
- ↑ Japanese TV crew visit
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