Hunt Nessie: Sweden Lifts Protection for Lake Monster

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In summary, a mythical monster believed to live in a Swedish lake has been removed from the endangered species list and is now fair game for hunters. Despite numerous sightings, the existence of the creature cannot be scientifically proven. The conversation also touches on the legal repercussions of shooting a non-proven species, the possibility of capturing blurry photographs, and the popularity of ghost tourism in Scotland and York.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051111/ap_on_re_eu/sweden_lake_monster
A mythical monster, believed by some to have lived for hundreds of years in the murky depths of a Swedish lake, is now fair game for hunters — if they can find it. Authorities have agreed to lift its endangered species protection.

Hundreds of people claim to have spotted a large serpent-like creature in Lake Storsjon in the northwestern province of Jamtland, and in 1986 the regional council put it on a list of endangered animals.
"It exists, inasmuch as it lives in the minds of people," the council's chief legal adviser Peter Lif said about the purported beast. "But I guess we'll have to agree that it cannot be proved scientifically, and then it should not be listed as an endangered species."
 
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That's a weird legal problem I'm glad I don't have to sort out: Is it proper to legally protect a species that has never been proven to exist?

It is against the law to shoot a bigfoot in a couple US states. Suppose someone shot one. How could the law prove it was a "bigfoot" that had been shot? There is no scientific documentation of what a bigfoot consists of to point to and say "The dead beast has been given a thorough verternary and biological examination and fits all the criteria. It is a bigfoot." There are no such criteria on record that I'm aware of.
 
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There is no scientific documentation of what a bigfoot consists of to point to and say "The dead beast has been given a thorough verternary and biological examination and fits all the criteria. It is a bigfoot." There are no such criteria on record that I'm aware of.

I guess that's what Cryptozoology PhDs are for. :smile:
 
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It's only fair game if they shoot it by accident. Once they see it and confirm its existence, it's endangered again :-p
 
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I'm leaving for Scotland in two and a half weeks, and I am staying in Loch Ness for a few nights. I promise to return with many blurry inconclusive photographs
 
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NutriGrainKiller said:
I'm leaving for Scotland in two and a half weeks, and I am staying in Loch Ness for a few nights. I promise to return with many blurry inconclusive photographs
You should snap some blurry and inconclusive ghost photos as well: it's one of the most "haunted" countries on earth. The streets of Edinburgh they say, are paved with ectoplasm.
 
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If you can snap some blurry and inconclusive photographs of a Nessie ghost I'd be impressed.

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The streets of Edinburgh they say, are paved with ectoplasm.

That conjours a horrific image, it really does...



Anyway, the Highlands are beautiful! Enjoy yourself! (And visit the west coast/Skye if you can. It has the best scenery.)
 
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matthyaouw said:
That conjours a horrific image, it really does...
Sorry. No image occurred to me when I wrote it except that of Ghost Tour organizers collecting fees from camera laden tourists.
 
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Not a fan of ghost stories eh?
They can, with a bit of imagination, be a bit of harmless fun IMO, but the majority of "spooky happenings" aren't worth much attention. (There is an exception or two, but I won't go into that now.)
 
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Not a fan of ghost stories eh?
They can, with a bit of imagination, be a bit of harmless fun IMO, but the majority of "spooky happenings" aren't worth much attention. (There is an exception or two, but I won't go into that now.)
I'm just poking fun at the fact that Edinburgh has turned itself into a tourist trap for ghost fans. I saw a program about this on the Travel Channel.
 
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It has? Didn't realize that. York on the other hand...
 

FAQ: Hunt Nessie: Sweden Lifts Protection for Lake Monster

What is the significance of Sweden lifting protection for the Lake Monster?

Sweden's decision to lift protection for the Lake Monster, also known as "Hunt Nessie", means that it is no longer considered a protected species by the government. This could potentially lead to increased hunting or exploitation of the creature.

Why was the Lake Monster previously protected by Sweden?

The Lake Monster was previously protected by Sweden because it was classified as a "cryptid" or an animal whose existence has not been proven by scientific evidence. This classification granted it protection as a potential endangered species.

Does this mean that the Lake Monster is now proven to exist?

No, the lifting of protection does not mean that the existence of the Lake Monster has been proven. It simply means that it is no longer considered a protected species by the government.

What impact could the lifting of protection have on the Lake Monster population?

The lifting of protection could potentially lead to increased hunting and disturbance of the Lake Monster population, which could have negative effects on their survival and overall population numbers.

How will this decision affect scientific research on the Lake Monster?

This decision may make it more difficult for scientists to study the Lake Monster, as it may now be subject to hunting and exploitation. It also raises ethical concerns about the treatment of potentially endangered species for the sake of research or tourism.

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