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An Oregon community has rallied around a sizeable lake monster lawn ornament after a resident bashed the now-beloved 'creature' on social media. According to a local media report, the odd phenomenon began last week with an anonymous post in a Facebook group for the town of Milwaukie. Alongside a photo of the lawn ornament, an ornery resident wrote in all-caps "please put this in a more private place," lamenting that the three-piece statue was "rude" to other homeowners in the neighborhood because "we as well as guests have to see this everyday." In response to the blistering post, hundreds of group members showed support for the strange piece that has now come to be known as 'Messie the Milwauk-ness Monster.'
For more on this story, including a video showcasing the 'creature,' check out the Coast to Coast AM website.