Serpent Sighted Near Situate

SOITUATE-The remains of an undetermined type of sea creature estimated to be 28' long washed up on Mannhill Beach shortly after high tide Sunday, police said.

Scituate police sergeant Finne said police were on the scene investigating the creature.

Pictures of it showed a long serpent-like body with a vaguely dog-like head. Observers at the scene said it appeared that parts of the body had been torn away. Pictures also showed part of what appeared to be two fins.