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Swansea Crocodile Sighting

Pluck Lake, Swansea, West Glamorgan Cryptozoology Modern

Pluck Lake in Swansea has been the site of a most unusual and intriguing sighting. In 2008, a witness reported seeing a one metre long crocodile in the water. This was no fleeting glimpse either; the location was subsequently checked by a member of the Centre for Fortean Zoology, Gwilym Games, indicating that the sighting was taken seriously enough to warrant further investigation. The possibility of a crocodile inhabiting a Welsh lake might seem far-fetched but it remains a fascinating case nonetheless.

Seven years after the initial sighting, in July 2015, video footage emerged showing a bird being attacked by something in the water. While some witnesses claimed the creature looked more like a terrapin or a pike, the fact that it was capable of attacking a bird suggests it was a formidable aquatic predator. The fact that these sightings have been documented over a number of years adds credibility to the claims and raises interesting questions about how such a creature might have ended up in Pluck Lake.

Historical Context

No specific historical events linked to the lake but it has been a site of interest for local cryptozoology enthusiasts.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Lake
Activity Types
Visual Video
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
27 April 2008, and July 2015
Postcode Area
SA1

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