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As the 21st century dawned, the story of Lusca garnered significant media attention alongside advancements in technology and the media industry.
In 2009, during the third episode of the American supernatural reality show "The Final Truth," the Gates team gathered extensive materials and equipment to venture to Andros Island in search of a Sea Monster. They discovered that local fishermen were firmly convinced of Lusca's existence.
One captain named Peter Douglas revealed that he had seen Lusca with his own eyes. He described how he was piloting his boat near the Blue Hole when he spotted several massive tentacles emerging from the surface of the water, with the creature's body appearing as a vague brownish-gray. It slowly turned over and then submerged back into the depths.
Initially, Gates hoped to find a captain familiar with the Blue Hole area to assist them in their search for the Sea Monster, but everyone refused, citing their fear of that region of the sea.
With no other options, the production team decided to rent a boat for their expedition. Near the Blue Hole, where sightings were most frequent, they employed underwater cameras and sonar detection to sweep the area. Strangely enough, they did discover something.
The sonar detected an object nearly 120 feet long moving underwater, and Gates himself caught a glimpse of a massive shadow swimming into a tunnel beneath the Blue Hole. To confirm their findings, they rushed that night to an inland cave connected to the Blue Hole, hoping to locate the creature.
There, they recorded footage of a gigantic being swimming across the surface, and thermal imaging captured splashes caused by large aquatic creatures. However, due to poor visibility at night, they were still unable to identify what kind of creature it was.
Afterward, they presented their discoveries from this exploration to Professor Scott Cooper, a marine biologist at the University of California. He stated that based on octopus behavior, it was indeed possible for the Blue Hole to serve as an ideal habitat for them, and its ecological environment could fully support such large aquatic life.
From a biological perspective, he did not dismiss the possibility of this creature's existence.
In 2016, an episode from Season 8 of the wildlife documentary "River Monster," produced by British independent television company Icon Films, aired on British public broadcasting. The fourth episode focused on an investigation into Lusca. British biologist Jeremy Wade visited several key witnesses on Andros Island.
Peter Douglas, who had appeared in "The Final Truth," told Jeremy that recently three children had gone swimming at the edge of the Blue Hole. One boy swam out to retrieve a ball that had fallen onto the water's surface and ended up in the center area.
Ultimately, only two of the three children returned safely to shore; the missing boy vanished forever into the depths of the Blue Hole without leaving a trace.
Similarly, fisherman Rupert Taimo, who had also been interviewed by Gates' team, revealed to Jeremy that he had seen the legendary creature with his own eyes. While fishing, he noticed a strange being about 50 feet away from him on the surface. At first, he thought it was a whale shark but soon realized there were tentacles surrounding it.
It resembled a gray mackerel shark with a pointed nose and measured approximately 8 feet in length.
The last impression left by the creature was its tentacles.
With various doubts in mind, Jeremy decided to dive in personally to investigate. However, apart from the endless darkness and the winding tunnels, he found no useful clues. Soon after, in Puget Sound, Washington, he encountered the world's largest known species of octopus, the Pacific Giant Octopus.
By interviewing an elderly fisherman who had been attacked by an octopus, Jeremy confirmed that this octopus was capable of pulling an adult underwater, and its swimming form could indeed be mistaken for a shark.
In 2020, the American Exploration Discovery Documentary Group released a documentary titled "The Curse of the Bermuda Triangle." The investigation team geared up to search for the legendary Lusca and headed to Dean's Blue Hole on Bahamas Long Island Beach.
It was said that around March 2011, a young diver had gone missing here and had not been heard from since. Locals believed that Lusca had taken him. The team discovered a shirt and some severely damaged diving equipment underwater, and even found an object resembling animal bones.
They brought the bone to American marine biologist Daniel Miller, who identified it as a beak from a large squid, suggesting that this squid could be as large as their long table and similar to the known Red Treasure Squid.
However, strangely enough, the bone showed signs of severe impact that caused it to curl, leading him to suspect that this squid might have engaged in an unusually fierce struggle with a large animal.
Yet he dismissed the possibility of the legendary half-octopus, half-shark creature's existence because, from an evolutionary standpoint, the differences between sharks and octopuses are vast.
Speculations about the truth behind Lusca divided into three camps. One believed it should be identified as a known cephalopod species, with stories of man-eating monsters exaggerated through word of mouth.
Marine biologist Gilbert Voss pointed out that cases of giant squid remains being found in the Caribbean are not uncommon; they often wash ashore after losing battles with sharks.
For instance, the Giant Squid is commonly reported in the North Pacific, while the Red Treasure Squid, which primarily inhabits the Eastern Pacific, is also a prime suspect due to its highly aggressive nature; fishermen frequently report attacks from Red Treasure Squids.
This theory is supported by Canadian biodiversity scientist Bruce Wright and cryptozoologist George Eberhart.
The second hypothesis leans towards Lusca not existing at all but rather being a terrifying depiction of shipwrecks.
Klein Willock, director of nature documentaries for British Independent Television, believes that the so-called Lusca's behavior of devouring humans and attacking ships may stem from tidal phenomena associated with Blue Holes.
He believed that the irregular water flow and tides would increase the water pressure within the Blue Hole, creating a siphoning effect strong enough to submerge ships.
However, the problem with this theory is that it cannot explain the sightings of biological activity reported by witnesses. Furthermore, seasoned fishermen who have spent years at sea are not ignorant of natural disasters; their ability to distinguish between strong currents and sharks is certainly credible.
The final hypothesis suggests that Lusca may belong to an undiscovered species of giant octopus.
This theory arises from humanity's limited exploration of the ocean. Notably, marine biologist Jeremy Wade mentioned at the end of his program that Lusca could potentially be a giant octopus.
The octopus, commonly referred to as such, is a carnivorous invertebrate belonging to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squids and cuttlefish. They possess a complex nervous system and excellent vision, making them one of the most intelligent and behaviorally diverse animals among invertebrates.
Currently, the largest known species of octopus is the North Pacific Giant Octopus, which can reach an arm span of 14 feet and weigh around 110 pounds. It has been found in Canada, the United States, Japan, Russia, and eastern China, but it still falls short compared to the legendary Lusca.
Professor Michel Reynal is an outstanding cryptozoologist and marine biologist, as well as a contemporary expert on cephalopods. He believes that Lusca could be a massive ringed octopus, with its nickname "Hairy Head" possibly deriving from the bristle-like structures surrounding its suction cups.
The topography and ecological environment beneath the Blue Hole could certainly support the existence of large marine creatures. Personally, my knowledge of marine biology is limited, but I still lean towards believing that it is an undiscovered giant octopus.
Although there is still no evidence to support this claim, legends of giant octopuses have been prevalent throughout history. Examples include the Sea Monster Kraken from Norse mythology, Akrokamui from Ainu folklore in Japan, and the giant octopus recorded in China's Sea Monster Illustrated.
I tend to believe in its existence; rather, I hope it exists.
With advancements in technology, I believe that one day humanity will break through the boundaries of ocean exploration and truly uncover the mysteries hidden beneath that deep blue expanse.
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