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Selma (Lake Monster)
Norway's most famous lake monster lives in Lake Seljord. Hundreds of sightings since 1750. Videos show a serpentine creature. Local government funded research. Sonar detected large moving objects in the deep.
1750 - Present
Norway
500+ witnesses
Selma is Scandinavia’s most studied lake monster.
The History
Long tradition:
- First report 1750
- Continuous sightings
- Hundreds of witnesses
- Modern videos
- Ongoing mystery
The Creature
Descriptions:
- Serpentine body
- Multiple humps
- 30-40 feet long
- Horse-like head
- Fast swimmer
The Lake
Seljordsvatnet:
- 160 meters deep
- Cold waters
- Remote location
- Rich fish population
- Perfect habitat
The Research
Scientific study:
- Government funded
- Sonar sweeps
- Underwater cameras
- Large objects detected
- Inconclusive results
The Evidence
Documentation:
- Video footage
- Photographs
- Sonar contacts
- Witness consistency
- Physical traces
Global Interest
Attention:
- TV documentaries
- International researchers
- Monster tourism
- Local pride
- Serious inquiry