This may be the first ever picture of the beast of Barmouth

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Sightings of a sea beast have been recorded for decades in Barmouth, Wales, but there has never been any photographic evidence of the legendary monster.

Now for the first time, an image has emerged of what could be the famed creature.

The local legend of the Barmouth Monster began when a woman found four huge footprints on the beach, described as being ‘as big as an elephant’s’

Later in 1937, another eyewitness spoke of a 'crocodile like' animal seen walking along the river bank.

And in March 1975 six schoolgirls saw the beast in broad daylight, and were able to give a description.