American Loch Ness Monster Video Going Viral
Published on YouTube: October 31, 2016
- The Mystery Object: The clip shows a mysterious, long object moving “slowly and methodically” through the freezing waters of Alaska The footage was posted by Alaska’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
- The American Nessie: The video immediately sparked speculation that it could be the American version of the Loch Ness Monster, dubbed the “China Chomper” by some locals
- The Absurdity: The news segment highlights the absurd guesses, including one local speculating it could be a “zombie salmon”
- The Reveal (and the Hoax): The ABC news anchor, Gio Benitez, mentions that while many believe it’s a monster, a biologist suggests it’s merely a frozen rope . Crucially, the employees at the BLM admitted to “doctoring” the video a bit, adding dramatic music and adjusting the speed, without changing the core object shown
This video went viral because: It capitalized on the Halloween spirit with a mystery that was quickly debunked but fun to debate (and slightly manipulated for better views). It’s Internet gold
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