Illawarra Mercury
Thursday, 30 November 2023

The Kangaroo Valley black panther, the Nerriga Giant, and the man who believed they are out there

Kathy Sharpe
Updated April 12 2023 - 4:59pm, first published 4:56pm
Vale Rex Gilroy the South Coast's black panther, yowie and sea serpent expert
Vale Rex Gilroy the South Coast's black panther, yowie and sea serpent expert

An avid researcher into sightings of Australia's ancient, rare and possibly mythical creatures, Rex Gilroy, has died.

Kathy Sharpe

Kathy Sharpe

Group editor, non-dailies

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