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Lake Champlain's Champ

Lake Champlain's monster has been reported since Samuel de Champlain. Over 300 sightings documented. The famous Mansi photo shows a plesiosaur-like creature. Both Vermont and New York have passed resolutions protecting it.

1609 - Present
Vermont/New York, USA
300+ witnesses

Champ is America’s most protected lake monster.

The History

Early accounts:

  • Champlain 1609 (disputed)
  • Native American legends
  • 19th century reports
  • Ongoing sightings
  • 300+ documented

The Mansi Photo

Famous evidence:

  • 1977 photograph
  • Sandra Mansi
  • Shows creature in lake
  • Long neck visible
  • Widely analyzed

The Creature

Descriptions:

  • 25-35 feet long
  • Long neck
  • Humped body
  • Dark colored
  • Fast moving

Official recognition:

  • Vermont resolution
  • New York resolution
  • Protected from harm
  • Studied by researchers
  • Tourist attraction

The Lake

Lake Champlain:

  • 125 miles long
  • 400 feet deep
  • Connects two states
  • Cold, deep waters
  • Rich ecosystem

Scientific Interest

Research efforts:

  • Sonar searches
  • Underwater cameras
  • Acoustic recordings
  • Documented sounds
  • Ongoing study

Sources

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