Recently, a curious sight attracted attention in the Hudson River, which winds through the eastern region of New York State (USA): a large, snake-like creature was photographed floating on the surface of the water.
For years, reports of a similar entity have surfaced in the Hudson River, sometimes accompanied by photographic evidence. However, journalists and local officials have generally dismissed these sightings as mere nuisances or big fish.
In 2018, sonar technology detected a moving object approximately 4.2 meters long in the water column. Despite initial intrigue, this phenomenon was later attributed to a rare and older sturgeon.
The sturgeon, once abundant in the Hudson a century ago, has since become nearly extinct, making encountering such a large specimen a remarkable event — or so it seemed. Maybe it wasn’t sturgeon after all.
This enigmatic snake-like creature, named ‘Kipsey’, is commonly sighted in the Hudson River Valley, especially near the city of Poughkeepsie.
The most recent sighting of the alleged Kipsey occurred early one morning in March, when Jo-Ann Martin took a photo and promptly shared it on her social media page, encouraging speculation and theories from fellow observers.
While some speculated that Martin had merely captured a piece of driftwood that resembled a serpentine shape, others humorously suggested a transatlantic visit by ‘Nessie’, the famous Loch Ness Monster.
A faction, however, remained convinced that something substantial and mysterious exists within the Hudson, defying simple explanations like that of a sturgeon.
