For 2nd time in a week, a 'sea serpent' attracts gawkers on Southern California beach
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Another 'sea serpent' has attracted gawkers on a Southern California beach.
This time the rare, snakelike oarfish washed up Friday afternoon in Oceanside.
U-T San Diego reports (http://bit.ly/19Zy2JS ) that it measured nearly 14 feet long.
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While it's unusual to find the deep-water fish near shore, this is the second time in the past week that one has surfaced.
On Sunday, a snorkeler off Catalina Island found an 18-foot-long oarfish and dragged it ashore with the help of a dozen other people.
According to the Catalina Island Marine Institute, oarfish can grow to more than 50 feet, making them the longest bony fish in the world.
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They are likely responsible for sea serpent legends throughout history.
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Information from: U-T San Diego, http://www.utsandiego.com