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Swamp Critter Traditional Cache

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barefootjeff: The three la Ninas and this year's negative Indian Ocean Dipole have taken their toll. The track out to the wetlands has become increasingly blocked by fallen trees and encroaching lantana, while the area around GZ is now a forest of thorny asparagus weed. The final nail in the coffin is the stump in which the critter dwelt, which has now mostly fallen apart leaving it exposed. I've retrieved it and might redeploy it if I find another suitably themed location.

Thanks to all those who made the effort to visit the cache and for all the nice logs.

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Hidden : 11/1/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Another devilish cache in the Dark Creatures of Patonga series.


Beware the wetlands of Patonga, for there amongst the mangroves and oozy mud dwell dark creatures with sharp teeth and a taste for cacher flesh. But fear not, for if you avoid the highest of the tides, you may succeed in your quest without sinking into the mire or even wetting your feet.

The cache is located within the Patonga Creek Wetland Reserve and can be accessed mostly along the walking track. You might also like to check out the little beach down a side track along the way, particularly if it's warm and you need to cool off after your adventure.

The container is long and narrow, so can't really hold much except for maybe a small TB or geocoin. A pencil is included with the logbook but bring a pen just in case.

I've set the public transport attribute as there's a bus service to Patonga, but it doesn't run very frequently so check the timetables first.

Please place him back head-first into his lair to prevent him drowning on rain water.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

N gerr jryy cnfg vgf cevzr.

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)