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Al-Qaeda Tape Threat

At the top of the program, intelligence expert Douglas Hagmann offered commentary on Thursday's Al-Qaeda tape release, in which Al-Qaeda's No. 2 leader Ayamn Al-Zawahiri warned of further attacks against the US and Britain. Hagmann said Al-Zawahiri's message does not bode well for us, as something usually blows up within two weeks of such an announcement.

Finding Bigfoot

In the first half-hour, Bigfoot tracker Tom Biscardi discussed his quest to find Sasquatch, which is being broadcast online at findingbigfoot.com.

Currently encamped somewhere in northern California, Biscardi detailed some "big time action" in the area. He said two creatures reportedly ripped the chains off a couple goats and took them back to their lair, where the stolen goats were devoured. In another incident, a Bigfoot creature supposedly tossed large rocks/boulders at a woman's house. Biscardi is confident he will capture Bigfoot by Wednesday.

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Zombie Tales

During Friday night's Open Lines, George offered a "zombie hotline" for people who believe they've encountered the walking dead.

Halfway through the calls, Richard C. Hoagland of Enterprise Mission provided an update on Space Shuttle Discovery as it successfully undocked from the International Space Station in preparation for its return trip to Earth.

Florida Swamp Ape

In the second half-hour, cryptozoologist Scott Marlowe talked about the Florida Swamp Ape, which he claims has been reported in the Sunshine State for hundreds of years.

According to Marlowe, the Florida Swamp Ape is not a Bigfoot. He described the Swamp Ape as strong and muscular, standing seven feet tall (for males, females are shorter), and possessing reasonably high intelligence, as displayed in their tendency to migrate after game and based on weather. Marlowe even speculated that the creature could be taught to communicate with humans.

Marlowe believes there are literally tribes of Swamp Apes roaming the Florida peninsula, and hopes to find one during an academic expedition this Summer. For more information on Marlowe's online cryptozoology class, as well as future expeditions, visit Florida Keys Community College.

Swamp Ape Images

Researcher Scott Marlowe has sent in several images to accompany his presentation, including this one by artist Matt Ellis which shows the Florida Swamp Ape as described by eyewitness Jennifer Ward. View all of the images here.

Image: Scott Marlowe/Pangea Institute

Friday August 5th, 2005

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