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T-D C.C.U. - Beast of Montauk Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 10/7/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to the Cryptozoological Capture and Containment Center (made possible by and located within New York’s Gilbert Lake State Park.) The C.C.C.C. is dedicated to studying, capturing, and containing wild (and potentially dangerous) cryptids. (A cryptid is a creature that has remained hidden and/or largely unknown to the general public and the scientific community.) This Temporal-Dimensional Cryptid Containment Unit houses one of the only known, living Beasts of Montauk.

Beast of Montauk
Monstrom Montauakus

Monstrom montaukus was first discovered on a beach in Montauk, NY on July, 2008 (hence, the name). Originally, “experts” suggested the remains were that of a hairless raccoon or a shell-less sea turtle. Close examination disproved these theories. The Beast of Montauk is actually an aquatic animal/bird hybrid, genetically related to the platypus. Like the platypus, Montaukus has electro-receptors. These electro-receptors, unlike those of the platypus, are found all over the beast’s body and can broadcast--creating a strong electromagnetic field. This field works as a highly effective means of camouflage and, when the creature is threatened, a painful stunning attack. Fortunately, as long as the Beast of Montauk remains in the containment unit, its electromagnetic field is dampened and visitors are completely safe.

The Temporal-Dimensional Cryptid Containment Units, patterned after technology first created and used by the Ghostbusters (in nearby New York City), are capable of holding creatures of any shape and size. While the T-D Cryptid Containment Units appear to be small rectangular metal boxes (remarkably similar to .30 cal ammo cans) on the outside, they are actually much larger on the inside. This allows each cryptid to have enough space to live in a simulated natural environment while keeping them safely sequestered. People outside the T-D C.C.U. may observe the cryptid within by simply (carefully) opening the unit and peering inside. (Do not enter or otherwise disturb the temporal-dimensional field of the unit, lest the creature escape back into the wild.)

We hope you enjoy your time at the Cryptozoological Capture and Containment Center. Our founder and director, Doc Drake Branta, brought these creatures to the upstate New York, where he grew up. Doc Drake Branta can most often be found at one of the T-D Containment Units, studying the creatures and hoping to find new ways their secrets can help the whole of humanity.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, access to Gilbert Lake State Park requires a State Park pass or a daily access fee. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Park is open from dawn to dusk.

T-D Containment Unit – Beast of Montauk is placed with the permission of the Gilbert Lake State Park Staff. Permit Number GL-10 issued by Park Manager Ed Winslow on September 13, 2010.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Qba'g sbetrg gb YBT lbhe svaq!

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)