Ep 4. Sea Serpent of the North

The episode Sea Serpent of the North from Beast Hunter season 1 takes us on a thrilling adventure of our host Patrick, who ventures deep into the Alaskan wilderness in search of a creature that locals there call the sea serpent or Cadborosaurus. The sea serpent is said to possess a snake-like body structure, with a long neck, and is believed to be over 30 feet long. The locals of Alaska have reported sightings of this mythical creature for centuries, but no one has been able to capture any concrete evidence yet.

Patrick and his team start their search by meeting up with the local fishermen, who have had multiple encounters with the sea serpent while fishing out in the waters. Patrick takes a keen interest in their firsthand accounts, which lead him to scrutinize the area closely. The team decides to set up cameras in various spots near the shore to capture evidence of the creature if it surfaces. They also use hydrophones, microphones designed for underwater recording, to listen for any strange sounds under the water.

As the night falls, the team sets out on a small boat to scan the vast ocean waters in search of any sight of the creature. As they start scanning the water with a thermal imaging camera, they suddenly spot a long shape that looks fish-like on the screen. Excitement and tension run high as they try to get a closer look, but as their boat comes closer, the mysterious shape disappears. This leads Patrick to conclude that the animal is somehow aware of their presence and is smart enough to avoid being followed.

The next day, the team delves deeper into the wilderness, where they meet up with an emeritus professor at the University of Alaska, who has conducted research on the Cadborosaurus for years. The professor provides them with a new piece of evidence – a jawbone that washed up onshore, which he believes belongs to the sea serpent. The team takes the jawbone for further analysis and consults with other experts in the field who confirm that it is indeed a genuine find.

But that's not all; the team discovers an interesting piece of information – the Inuit people who live in the far north have tales of a creature that they call "Qalupalik." The Inuit people believe that this creature lives under the sea, has long hair, sharp teeth, and can take children from the water's edge. The description of the creature is remarkably similar to the sea serpent Patrick is looking for. This leads Patrick to conclude that the Cadborosaurus could possibly be a misidentification of the Qalupalik.

As the episode nears its conclusion, the team continues its search, but with no further luck. The final shot shows Patrick and his team returning back empty-handed, but with newfound knowledge about the mythical creatures that native Alaskans believe exists in their waters.

In conclusion, the episode Sea Serpent of the North is an enthralling ride that takes us deep into the Alaskan wilderness in search of a creature that has captured the imagination of locals for centuries. Through firsthand accounts, jawbone evidence, and stories of other mythical creatures, the episode provides us some valuable information about the possible existence of the Cadborosaurus, but leaves room for more research and explorations. Overall, a fantastic episode for all adventurous wildlife enthusiasts.