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Ogopogo
Canada's Loch Ness Monster. The First Nations called it N'ha-a-itk and made offerings before crossing the lake. Ogopogo has been spotted for over a century. Something lives in Okanagan Lake.
Ancient - Present
Okanagan Lake, British Columbia, Canada
1000+ witnesses
Ogopogo is a lake monster said to inhabit Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada, with a tradition dating back to the indigenous Syilx people.
The Legend
According to documented accounts:
Ogopogo is:
- A large lake creature
- Serpentine in appearance
- Known to First Nations as N’ha-a-itk
- Canada’s most famous lake monster
Indigenous Tradition
The Syilx people:
- Called it N’ha-a-itk (lake demon)
- Made sacrifices before crossing the lake
- Believed it lived near Rattlesnake Island
Description
Modern witnesses describe:
- 20-50 feet long
- Serpentine body with humps
- Horse-like or sheep-like head
- Dark green or black color