The Shadow of Natinaq

A chilling tale from the wilds of Alaska, where two fishermen encounter a mysterious presence in the abandoned town of Portlock. Based on true events from 2021, this story dives into the eerie details of their night in the forest—perfect for fans of cryptids and real-life mysteries.

Sources

Alaska News Report (Anchorage Daily News, September 23, 2021) - Local coverage of the incident, including interviews with Nick Hawley and Travis Monroe, Coast Guard logs, and initial statements from authorities.

U.S. Coast Guard Incident Log (September 17-18, 2021) - Official record of the distress call and rescue operation, timestamped and documented by the Seward station.

Interview with Dr. Karen Ellis (Alaska Public Media, September 25, 2021) - Comments from the biologist who joined the follow-up investigation, discussing environmental factors and possible explanations.

Historical Context from "Portlock, Alaska: The Town Abandoned to a Cryptid" (Alaska Magazine, October 2020) - Background on the Nantinaq legend and the 1950 abandonment, referenced in 2021 reports to contextualize the sighting.

Local Testimony (Collected by Seward Community Radio, September 28, 2021) - Statements from Alutiiq elders and hunters familiar with the Portlock area, corroborating the creature’s description with past accounts.