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Bownessie

England's largest lake has its own monster. Since 2006, dozens have reported a large serpentine creature in Lake Windermere. A kayaker photographed something in 2011. Loch Ness gets the fame, but Bownessie swims in the Lake District.

2006 - Present
Lake Windermere, England
50+ witnesses

Bownessie brought lake monsters to England.

The Name

Origin:

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Plus “Nessie” influence
  • Media nickname
  • Since 2006
  • Local adoption

The Sightings

What’s reported:

  • Serpentine shape
  • 20-50 feet long
  • Humped appearance
  • Dark colored
  • Fast moving

The 2006 Wave

First reports:

  • Multiple witnesses
  • Different locations
  • Same timeframe
  • Media attention
  • Investigation began

The 2011 Photo

Tom Pickles:

  • Kayaking on lake
  • Photographed object
  • 20 feet visible
  • Debate ensued
  • Still analyzed

The Lake

Characteristics:

  • England’s largest
  • 219 feet deep
  • 10.5 miles long
  • Fish population
  • Could sustain creature

Today

Current status:

  • Ongoing sightings
  • Skeptics doubt
  • Could be large fish
  • Or unknown species
  • Tourism interest

Sources

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