Sea monster? Animal remains in Dinagat Islands worry locals

Charmane Awitan, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/02/23/monster-022217.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">The remains of a marine animal washed up on the shore of Cagdianao. <cite>Photo courtesy of Cagdianao Municipal Agriculture Office</cite></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>The remains of a large animal believed to be a sea cow washed up on the shore in the Dinagat Islands on Wednesday afternoon, worrying locals.</p><p>Sufenia Chua of the Cagdianao Municipal Agriculture Office said that the carcass, which washed up on the beach along Kantigdaon, Poblacion, Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, measured 15 feet in length.</p><p>According to the aquaculture technologist, it is likely that the carcass was that of a sea cow, based on skin found near the shore,. Chua added that there were also previous sightings of sea cows in the area.</p><p>The agriculture office and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) were examining the carcass and investigating the animal&#x27;s cause of death as of this writing.</p><p>Photos of the remains, which were not immediately recognized by residents as that of a marine animal, went <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ayisha.hyierin/posts/1224912494270831" target="_blank">viral</a> on social media as netizens speculated on what it was.</p>

<p>The remains of a large animal believed to be a sea cow washed up on the shore in the Dinagat Islands on Wednesday afternoon, worrying locals.</p>

The remains of a large animal believed to be a sea cow washed up on the shore in the Dinagat Islands on Wednesday afternoon, worrying locals.

Sea monster? Animal remains in Dinagat Islands worry locals | ABS-CBN

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Sports

More

Trending

Sea monster? Animal remains in Dinagat Islands worry locals

Sea monster? Animal remains in Dinagat Islands worry locals

Charmane Awitan,

ABS-CBN News

Published Feb 23, 2017 12:35 AM PHT

|

Updated Feb 23, 2017 06:21 PM PHT

Read More:

regional news

sea cow

animal carcass

animal

marine life

whale

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Advertise with Us

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.