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Tessie (Lake Tahoe)
Lake Tahoe is deep enough to hide secrets. Since the 1950s, a large serpentine creature has been reported—10-80 feet long, dark in color. Divers have claimed encounters. Jacques Cousteau allegedly said, 'The world isn't ready for what is down there.'
1950s - Present
Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada, USA
100+ witnesses
Tessie lurks in one of America’s deepest lakes.
The Lake
Lake Tahoe:
- 1,645 feet deep
- Second deepest in US
- Crystal clear water
- Ancient formation
- Could hide anything
The Creature
What’s reported:
- 10-80 feet long
- Serpentine body
- Dark colored
- Large head
- Humped back
The Cousteau Quote
Famous claim:
- Jacques Cousteau explored
- Said “world isn’t ready”
- For what’s down there
- Probably apocryphal
- But often repeated
Native Knowledge
Washoe tribal accounts:
- Long before settlers
- Water spirits
- Lake respected
- Dangerous areas
- Traditional warnings
Diver Encounters
Underwater reports:
- Large shapes
- Deep water sightings
- Brush encounters
- Professional divers
- Multiple accounts
Today
Current status:
- Regular reports
- Tourism interest
- Sonar searches
- Mystery continues
- Very deep lake