Caddy: The Serpent-like Cryptid of Pacific Northwest's Coastal Waters

In a video posted to the YouTube channel "Shadows in the Dark," viewers are taken on a journey through the mysterious and unexplained creatures of Washington state. The video, titled "What Lurks In The Shadows Of Washington: Cryptids Revealed," explores the legends and sightings of various cryptids that have haunted locals for centuries. One of the most famous and mysterious creatures of the Pacific Northwest is the Cadborosaurus, affectionately known as Caddy. This aquatic cryptid is said to dwell in the coastal waters of Washington, particularly around Puget Sound. Described as a long serpentine creature with a horse-like head and several humps along its back, Caddy is a legend as old as the region itself. The video delves into the history of Caddy sightings, including a well-known sighting in 1933 by a couple sailing through the Straight of Juan de Fuca near Victoria, British Columbia. The couple claimed to have seen a strange creature swimming in the water, describing it as around 40 feet long with a greenish brown body and dark markings. They watched in awe as the creature swam alongside their boat, its head and neck extending a staggering 8 feet above the water. The video also explores the theories behind what Caddy could be, including the possibility of it being a surviving marine reptile such as a plesiosaur or mosasaur, creatures from the Mesozoic Era that many believe went extinct millions of years ago. Other theories suggest it could be a previously unknown species of giant eel, shark, or even a large invertebrate like a squid. Skeptics argue that these sightings are simply misidentifications of more common creatures like sea lions or large fish, or the result of exaggerated stories passed down over time. However, despite the many theories, the mystery of Caddy endures and has become a beloved part of Pacific Northwest folklore. The video also covers other cryptids said to lurk in the shadows of Washington, including the King Octopus and the Agrippa Terrestris. The King Octopus is said to be a 600lb octopus that inhabits the waters around the Tacoma Narrows, while the Agrippa Terrestris is a mysterious and fearsome creature said to dwell in the hollow trees of the Conifer forests. I found this video to be informative and intriguing. It's always exciting to learn about other cryptids and the legends and sightings surrounding them. I encourage all of our readers to check out the video for themselves and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Who knows, maybe one day we'll uncover the truth behind these mysterious creatures.