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Shot on 8mm film in 1973, this vintage home movie captures a mysterious animal swimming in a calm body of water within Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. The footage, marked by natural film grain, scratches, and a soft greenish tint, shows the creature moving through the water with ripples spreading outward. Tall trees line the shoreline, their reflections visible on the water's surface. The camera remains mostly still, offering a quiet, observational view of wildlife in a remote natural setting. This archival clip evokes a sense of nostalgia and untouched wilderness, ideal for documentaries, nature projects, or historical storytelling.
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III-09,scapegoat
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