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Mysterious 15 Meter Sea Creature Found In Indonesia

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A huge, as yet unidentified 15-meter sea creature has washed up on an island in Indonesia. Locals think it might be a giant squid, but no one is certain yet.

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDMay 15, 2017

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