CRYPTOLINK: VIDEO: Is this North Wales' answer to the Loch Ness Monster?

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Is this a sea monster in the River Clwyd?

Is this mysterious beast North Wales’ answer to Nessie?

Dog walker Patrick Cramer couldn’t believe his eyes when he spotted what appeared to be a long-necked creature – complete with a hump and tail –  floating down the River Clwyd on Wednesday morning.

The 55-year-old was taking his morning stroll with partner Victoria Russell and pet Rosie along the river in Rhuddlan when they came across the slow-moving beast.

Patrick said: “Victoria saw it first – we couldn’t believe it, it looked just like Nessie. I had my camera with me so I recorded a quick video.

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