Ivan Mackerle
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Ivan Mackerle (12 March 1942 – 3 January 2013) was a Czech cryptozoologist, author, design engineer and explorer. He organized expeditions to search for the Loch Ness monster of Scotland, the Tasmanian tiger in Australia, and the elephant bird in Madagascar.[1] He was most notable for his search of the Mongolian death worm, and he conducted three trips to Mongolia in 1990, 1992 and 2004.[1][2] He authored numerous books and publications and from 1998 until 2002 he was chief editor of the Czech paranormal magazine Fantastická fakta ("Fantastic Facts").
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Ivan Mackerle | |
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Born | (1942-03-12)12 March 1942 |
Died | 3 January 2013(2013-01-03) (aged 70) Prague, Czech Republic |
Years active | 40 |
Spouse | Ivona Paličková |
Children | Danny Mackerle |
Parent | Father: Julius Mackerle |
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