Cadborosaurus of the Pacific

Cadborosaurus, affectionately known as “Caddy,” is a sea serpent reported along the Pacific coast from Alaska to California. Named for Cadboro Bay near Victoria, British Columbia, the creature has been sighted by hundreds of witnesses since the 1930s.

The Description

Caddy is described as serpentine with a horse-like head, long neck, and humped body. Length estimates range from 15 to 60 feet. Some reports describe flippers or small legs. The creature moves with vertical undulations, unlike known sea animals.

The First Reports

While indigenous peoples have legends of similar creatures, modern sightings began in the 1930s. Witnesses included fishermen, sailors, and coastal residents. By 1933, newspapers were regularly reporting Caddy sightings.

The Naden Harbour Carcass

In 1937, a whaling station in Naden Harbour, British Columbia, found a strange carcass in a whale’s stomach. Photographs show an elongated creature with a head and spine. Some believe this was a Caddy specimen; others identify it as a decomposed whale fetus.

The Sightings Continue

Reports of Caddy persist into the present. Witnesses describe the creature surfacing, swimming, or sometimes interacting with boats. Video footage has been captured, though quality is typically poor.

Scientific Interest

Some scientists have taken Caddy seriously. The creature has been proposed as a surviving prehistoric marine reptile or an unknown species of elongated fish. No specimen has been captured or recovered.

Assessment

Cadborosaurus represents the Pacific Northwest’s contribution to sea monster lore. The volume of sightings and occasional physical evidence keep the creature in scientific discussion. Something unexplained swims these waters.