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flag A snake-like ice formation in Maine’s Machias River, filmed Jan. 17, 2026, is likely natural frazil ice, not a cryptid.

flag A mysterious, snake-like ice formation moving through Maine’s Machias River was filmed on January 17, 2026, by lobster fisherman Bill Bishko, sparking widespread local and online interest. flag The object, dubbed the “Machias River Ice Monster,” appeared to glide and undulate without forward motion, leading to speculation about cryptids or underwater creatures. flag Experts suggest the phenomenon is likely due to natural ice processes, such as frazil ice—slushy ice crystals that form in cold, flowing water and can become tangled with debris, snow, or ice sloughing from branches. flag Similar sightings have been reported in other cold regions, including Alaska. flag While no definitive explanation has been confirmed, scientific sources indicate the movement is most likely caused by natural ice dynamics rather than living organisms.

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