From the Crescent-News, April 1, 1918, p. 2 --
"WORKMEN EXCAVATE GIANT FISH IN EAST SIDE LOWLAND
Workmen excavating in the East Defiance flats came upon a remarkable find this morning in the skeleton of what must have been a giant prehistoric fish. While the remains resemble a fish, yet they might be that of a giant bird of some kind. The fish theory is thought to be the most plausible; however, as scientists have always maintained that this section of northwestern Ohio was once a part of Lake Erie. Evidence of this fact is shown in the North Ridge and the South Ridge, which it is claimed, were the shores of the old lake.
The lake, however, was never thought to have reached Defiance. There is a possibility that inlets might have reached as far south as the city, however, or the great fish might have been cast this far south by a great storm. Nevertheless, the remains were there.
The skeleton is fifteen feet, seven inches in length The fish evidently had the form of a lizard with a horrible saw tooth back. The jaws resembled those of an alligator but were much longer. There are monster teeth showing that the big fish fed on other fish.
Only the head of the fish was found in the excavation for the house, but the workmen followed the line of the skeleton and dug back, uncovering the entire skeleton. The Ohio Geological Research Society has been notified by telegraph and will send a representative here who will properly pack the bones and take them to Columbus.
Folks who have read this story must not forget that it is April 1st, commonly referred to as April Fool's Day..,"
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