Omajinaakoos

Omajinaakoos
Omajinaakoos
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Country Canada
Region Kitchenuhmaykoosib

The Omajinaakoos (also called "Omagimaakos," or "The Ugly One"), is the name of a legendary mammalian cryptid, according to the folklore of certain Native American tribal traditions in central Canada. It first came to wider public attention when an animal carcass, believed by some people to be a specimen of the Omajinaakoos, was photographed in 2010. It was found in the vicinity of Big Trout Lake, in northwestern Ontario, and was referred to as the "Big Trout Lake Monster," or the "Kitchenuhmaykoosib monster," due to where it was found. It was subsequently identified as the body of a decomposed American mink.

"Kitchenuhmaykoosib monster"

In May 8, 2010, a dog was said to have retrieved the corpse of a small mammal, about one foot in length, from a nearby lake. The creature is described as having the mouth of a warthog, and a rat-like tail. The dog was being taken for a walk by a pair of nurses, who photographed what they believed to be a possibly unknown species.[1] They took photos of the body and left. When they and others returned several days later to retrieve the carcass, it was gone, spurring press speculation and internet debate of an unidentified "monster".[2][3] Further speculation arose that it was a dead sea otter with missing facial hair, due to decomposition,[4] however it was later identified as a decomposing mink whose appearance was unusual owing to the fur that usually surrounds its face had fallen off.[5]

According to Darryl Sainnawap, a locally elected First Nations band councillor, the Omajinaakoos is a very rare creature that is known to his people, which lives in creeks and marshy areas, and is said to feed on beaver. According to traditional beliefs, it is an omen of misfortune. He also claims his uncle came across one during the 1950s.[6]

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References

  1. ^ Toronto Sun, "Strange creature found in northern Ontario," by Ted Rath (May 21st, 2010 - retrieved on May 29th, 2010).
  2. ^ Mahoney, Jill (May 21, 2010). "Big Trout Lake ‘monster’ sparks Internet debate". The Globe and Mail (Toronto). http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/big-trout-lake-monster-sparks-internet-debate/article1576748/. Retrieved 22 May 2010. 
  3. ^ "Bizarre 'corpse' reminiscent of Montauk monster". News Limited. May 21, 2010. http://www.news.com.au/world/bizarre-monster-found-on-kitchenuhmaykoosib-beach/story-e6frfkyi-1225869582408. Retrieved 22 May 2010. 
  4. ^ "Strange creature found in northern Ontario creek fuels 'monster' speculation". Winnipeg Free Press. 21/05/2010. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/strange-creature-found-in-northern-ontario-creek-fuels-monster-speculation-94529184.html?viewAllComments=y. Retrieved 25 May 2010. [dead link]
  5. ^ Radford, Benjamin (May 24, 2010). "Giant monster washes ashore in Canada: Is it the Chupacabra?". The Christian Science Monitor (CSMonitor.com). http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2010/0524/Giant-monster-washes-ashore-in-Canada-Is-it-the-Chupacabra. Retrieved 25 May 2010. 
  6. ^ The Daily Telegraph, "Strange creature with warthog's mouth found in Canada," (May 22nd, 2010 - retrieved on May 29th, 2010).
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