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Champ

Samuel de Champlain may have seen it in 1609. Hundreds have seen it since. Long neck, humped back, serpentine body in the lake between Vermont and New York. The Mansi photo of 1977 shows something. Both states protect Champ by law.

1609 - Present
Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York, USA
600+ witnesses

Champ is America’s Loch Ness Monster.

The History

First sighting:

  • Samuel de Champlain (disputed)
  • 1609
  • Large serpent
  • In the lake
  • Named for him

The Description

What’s seen:

  • Long neck
  • Humped back
  • Dark color
  • 20-40 feet long
  • Serpentine motion

The Mansi Photo

1977:

  • Sandra Mansi
  • Family outing
  • Photographed creature
  • Most famous image
  • Still analyzed

Both states:

  • Vermont resolution 1982
  • New York resolution 1983
  • Protected by law
  • Can’t be harmed
  • Taken seriously

Scientific Interest

Research:

  • Echolocation recordings
  • Video footage
  • Sonar hits
  • University studies
  • Ongoing

Sightings

Documented cases:

  • Over 300 reports
  • Since 1800s
  • Consistent descriptions
  • Multiple witnesses often
  • Continue today

Sources

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