Michelle O’Donnell has changed her mind. She has given her permission directly for Cryptomundo to post the following:

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Photograph by Michelle O’Donnell. Used by permission.

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Photograph by Michelle O’Donnell. Used by permission.

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Photograph by Michelle O’Donnell. Used by permission.

Ms. O’Donnell writes late on August 19, 2006:

Loren, I read the article posted on cryptomundo and was moved by your thorough understanding of my frustrations. I am sorry for having attacked you, I was very angry and was on a rampage sending numerous letters to various agencies who posted my photos without my permission. It’s a good thing that you are doing and you have my utmost respect. My original intention was to find out what this animal was and wasn’t planning on “getting rich” But other used this as an opportunity to do so. It made me Angry!! I am just an average citizen of this country. If this situation hadnt gotten out of control, I would have been perfectly happy with a local “celebrity” status. Maybe that’s a bad word but I can’t think of another one at the moment. There were others, my family and neighbors also responsible for this incredible find. I don’t assume the total spotlight for this. It might turn out to be nothing that special even though we’re all hoping it is. Either way, I will respect your findings in this issue. Again I am sorry. You have my permission to publish this letter on your site if it will help you. Thank you. Michelle O’Donnell

and later,

Loren, Again I am sorry for the things I said to you in my emails and comments on your blogs….As far as the pictures go you have my permission to post them again on your site If it will help you and for free like everyone else is….Good Luck. Sincerely, Michelle O’Donnell