Pressie: The Lake Superior Monster

Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake by surface area, reportedly hosts a lake monster called Pressie. Sightings have been reported since 1894, describing a large, serpentine creature in the lake’s depths.

The Sightings

Witnesses describe a creature 25 to 75 feet long, dark-colored, with a serpentine body and a horse-like or dog-like head. It surfaces briefly, displaying humps or coils, before diving.

Notable Encounters

In 1894, a paddle steamer crew observed a creature matching the description for several minutes. In 1977, witnesses on Presque Isle saw a large form moving through the water. Sightings continue sporadically.

The Environment

Lake Superior is deep, cold, and vast. It could conceivably support large unknown creatures. The lake is underexplored at depth. Native American legends speak of underwater spirits and monsters.

The Connection

Lake Superior connects to other Great Lakes, where similar creatures are reported. The Great Lakes system might harbor a population of unknown creatures that manifest as various lake monsters.

Assessment

Pressie is less famous than Nessie or Champ but is reported by credible witnesses. Lake Superior’s immense size and depth make it a plausible habitat for undiscovered species.