That having been said, Gilroy insists that the monster is part of Aboriginal folklore, with stories of women and children being attacked by the “moolyewonk’’ or “mirreeular’’ both indigenous names. He states that there is also ancient geoglyphic rock art on the banks of the river depicting this creature.
In the end, Gilroy and his wife are sure that they will eventually be able to produce the evidence that will justify their many years of investigation: