A strange sea creature that looks like something from a horror movie recently washed up on a beach in Southern California. Its creepy look was so shocking that the pictures shared on Reddit were labeled not safe for work.
The person who posted it said they found the dead animal near Dana Point, California, and this info along with clear images helped people figure out what it was.
Tim Daly, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, told SFGATE he agreed with most comments on Reddit about the bloated creature.
It’s probably a dead moray eel, but this one “seems a bit bleached from being dead.”
Moray eels are often found in Southern California waters since they like to live among reefs in shallow areas.
Even though they aren’t poisonous or really aggressive, it’s smart to stay away from them. If they feel scared or threatened, they might bite using their two rows of sharp teeth to hold on tight.
People on Reddit who helped identify the eel had fun replying to the original post.
