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The Lough Ree Monster

Lough Ree, County Roscommon

Three priests reported a strange creature in an Irish lake.

On 18 May 1960 three priests fishing on Lough Ree reported seeing a large animal swimming in the lake, with a long neck and a flat head. Their careful report was taken seriously, and newspapers around the world picked up the story.

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When
18 May 1960
Where
53.5000, -7.9800
Group
Dragons & monsters

Visiting

Lough Ree lies on the River Shannon, near Athlone, with boat trips in summer.

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