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Ogopogo 2011 Video
Richard Huls captured two dark shapes swimming in Okanagan Lake—15-20 feet long each, moving in tandem. The clearest Ogopogo footage since 1968. Researchers analyzed the video. What he captured wasn't waves, wasn't boats. Something large swims in Kelowna.
2011
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
2+ witnesses
The 2011 Ogopogo video renewed interest.
The Footage
June 2011:
- Richard Huls
- Filming scenery
- Two shapes appeared
- 15-20 feet each
- Moving together
The Analysis
Expert review:
- Not waves
- Not boats
- Animate movement
- Synchronized motion
- Genuine unknown
The Location
Okanagan Lake:
- 84 miles long
- 761 feet deep
- Cold water
- Could hide large creature
- Ancient lake
Historical Sightings
Continues pattern:
- Thousands of reports
- Since 1800s
- Indigenous knowledge older
- Consistent descriptions
- Multiple videos
The Debate
What was it:
- Lake monster?
- Large sturgeon?
- Unknown species?
- Log (unlikely)
- Still studied
Current Status
Ongoing interest:
- Regular sightings
- Research continues
- Tourism draw
- Million dollar prize
- Unclaimed