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Ogopogo
Canada's most famous lake monster. Indigenous peoples called it N'ha-a-itk and made offerings before crossing the lake. Modern sightings describe a serpentine creature up to 50 feet long with humps breaking the surface.
Ancient - Present
Okanagan Lake, British Columbia, Canada
1000+ witnesses
Ogopogo is Canada’s most famous lake monster, with sightings spanning centuries.
Indigenous History
According to documented accounts:
The Syilx people called it:
- N’ha-a-itk (lake demon)
- Made offerings before crossing
- Threw small animals as sacrifice
- Ancient legend predating settlers
- Deeply respected and feared
The Lake
Okanagan Lake:
- 135 km long
- Up to 232 m deep
- Cold, dark depths
- Connected waterways
- Could hide large creature
Modern Sightings
Witnesses describe:
- Serpentine body
- Multiple humps visible
- 30-50 feet long
- Dark colored
- Horse-like head
Notable Encounters
Famous sightings:
- 1926 car full of witnesses
- 1968 film footage captured
- 1989 video by Arlene Gaal
- Numerous boat encounters
- Ongoing reports
The Evidence
What exists:
- Multiple photographs
- Several film clips
- Consistent descriptions
- Indigenous oral history
- Thousands of reports
Scientific Interest
Researchers note:
- Lake could support large creature
- Deep, cold environment
- Abundant fish population
- Possible unknown species
- Warrants investigation