In a shocking turn of events, the infamous Montauk Monster appears to have returned—and this time, it’s not just a washed-up mystery. Early this morning, stunned beachgoers at Jones Beach State Park reported sighting a grotesque, beaked creature lumbering along the shore, leaving a trail of baffled seagulls and soggy hot dog buns in its wake.
Local fisherman Tony Russo, 62, of Wantagh, claims he encountered the beast while setting up his lines near Field 6. “I thought it was a big raccoon at first, but then it stood up on two legs and growled somethin’ like ‘Pay up, pal!’” Russo said, still clutching his bait bucket. “It snatched my chum and waddled off toward the parking lot. I swear it had a toll booth vibe goin’ on!”
Photos submitted by witnesses show a blurry, hairless figure with an eerie beak-like snout and what appears to be a makeshift sash made of seaweed. Experts are baffled, though some speculate this could be the same creature—or a relative—of the mysterious carcass that washed ashore in Montauk back in 2008, sparking years of debate about its origins.
Reports have since trickled in of the creature appearing near the Robert Moses Causeway and even attempting to flag down cars on the Long Island Expressway. One driver, Lisa G., tweeted: “This thing waved at me like it wanted EZ-Pass money. I’m not stopping for that!”
Authorities urge residents to stay calm and avoid offering the creature cash, food, or unsolicited directions to the Hamptons. “We’re investigating,” said a Nassau County Parks spokesperson. “For now, just enjoy the beach—and maybe keep an extra buck in your pocket.”
Check back for updates as this bizarre story develops. Have you seen the Montauk Monster?
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