Famous Legendary Lake Monsters From Around the World

Similar sighting of another lake monster named Manipogo was also reported. Believed to live in Lake Manitoba, sightings of this serpent like sea monster have been going on since roughly 1908.

Issie Monster: Japan

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Monster Issie or Ishii is believed to live in Lake Ikeda, a Caldera lake in Japan. It is perhaps best known to tourists as the location of the purported sightings of Issie the monster. The creature was reportedly photographed in 1978. In 1991, another visitor of the lake caught video footage of a bizarre looking creature, approximated to be 30 ft. in length.

Nessie: Scotland, UK

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Nessie is a lake monster believed to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland. This monster is one of the best-known cryptids studied by cryptology. Popular belief and interest in the animal has fluctuated over the years since it came to the world’s attention in 1933. Evidence of its existence is largely anecdotal, with minimal, and much disputed, photographic material and sonar readings: there has not been any physical evidence (skeletal remains, capture of a live animal, definitive tissue samples or spoor) uncovered as of 2008.

A similar loch monster named Morag is reported to live in Loch Morar, Scotland. After Nessie herself, Morag is among the best known of Scotland’s legendary monsters.

Champ or Champy: USA

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Champ or Champy is a lake monster is first reported in 1609 and had been last sighted in 2005 in Lake Champlain in USA. While there is no scientific evidence for the existence of this cryptid, there have been over 300 reported sightings. The legend of the monster is considered a “big draw” for tourism in the Burlington, Vermont area.

Like the other lake monsters, Champ is considered a relative of the plesiosaur, an extinct group of aquatic reptiles. A recent sound recording, said to be of Champ, consists of numerous echolocation clicks, suggesting that the alleged cryptid may be a new kind of freshwater whale or dolphin.

Lake Van Monster

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Another lake monster allegedly spotted in 1995 is the Lake Van Monster. Lake Van is a large alkaline lake in Eastern Turkey. There are now more than 1,000 people claiming to have witnessed the beast which is reported to measure around fifteen meters long with spikes on its back and appears similar to a Plesiosaur or Ichthyosaurus. Following these reports the Turkish government sent an official scientific survey group to the lake who failed to spot the creature. A 4-meter high statue based on reported sightings has been erected to its honor in Van, Turkey. Skeptics point out that the region would benefit from tourist revenue and a hoax might attract visitors.

Lake Tianchi Monster: China/Korea

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Many believe that Heaven Lake or Lake Cheonji is home to the Lake Tianchi Monster also known as Lake Chonji Monster. This monster was first seen, according to report, in 1903. It was said that in 2007, Lake Tianchi Monster was seen near the border of North Korea. Some reports argue that there is not just a single monster, but an estimated 20 monsters.

Assuming that that these monsters exist, with al the similarities of their descriptions and pictures, isn’t it possible that there is ONLY ONE monster roaming around the world? Well, whether these creatures exist or not, they still continue to captivate imagination and interest of many people. To wrap it up, I’d like to ask this – How about in your place? Are there also legends or sightings about monster? If you do, please feel free to share it with us. Thank you!