Second Triceratops on the Loose in Sandown, Isle of Wight!

Forget your usual traffic jams—Sandown commuters got an unexpected prehistoric surprise today. A second triceratops was spotted roaming the streets of the Isle of Wight, making rush hour truly dino-sized.

Herbivore Havoc in Sandown

Not your average morning stroll! This three-horned ceratopsid from the late Cretaceous period wandered onto Perowne Way, causing quite the stir. The Isle of Wight, England’s largest and second most populous island, is now home to not just one, but two roaming triceratops.

Isle of Wight: Dinosaur Hotspot

While it’s no Jurassic Park’s Isla Nublar, the Isle of Wight is famed for its dinosaur discoveries. Today’s live dino sighting adds another wild chapter to the island’s prehistoric legacy—only this time, it’s blocking traffic instead of fossils.

Keep your eyes peeled—these horned herbivores aren’t going anywhere soon!

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