Arica Monster

Aloha Tide Riders and welcome to the second episode of our four part Modern Day Dinosaur saga. On today's episode, we'll be traveling to South America to continue our quest. Deep in the arid expanse of the Atacama Desert, whispers of a living dinosaur shake up the cryptid scene—the Arica Monster! Described as a theropod-like creature, this supposed prehistoric survivor has been spotted lurking in the dunes, with locals claiming it resembles a raptor straight out of *Jurassic Park*. Could an ancient predator still roam the harsh desert, or is something even weirder at play? Join us as we break down the sightings, theories, and wild possibilities behind this dino-sized mystery! Links: Ica Stones - https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ica-stones Acámbaro figures: https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/immense-collection-strange-acambaro-figurines-evidence-dinosaurs-living-021137