Long before settlers arrived, Indigenous tales spoke of Gitaskog, a horned water spirit guarding Lake Champlain’s depths. Over centuries, eyewitnesses have reported strange creatures surfacing—from 19th-century boat captains to a family’s camcorder footage in 1988,and the iconic 1977 photograph by Sandra Mansi. More recently, researchers and filmmakers have captured sonar images and unexpected underwater footage fueling ongoing debate. Despite skeptics and scientific doubts, this creature remains woven into the region’s identity — protected by law, celebrated in festivals, and immortalized in legend. Join Phreak as he dives into the history, sightings, and the enduring mystery of America’s own Loch Ness Monster.
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Long before settlers arrived, Indigenous tales spoke of Gitaskog, a horned water spirit guarding Lake Champlain’s depths. Over centuries, eyewitnesses have reported strange creatures surfacing—from 19th-century boat captains to a family’s camcorder footage in 1988,and the iconic 1977 photograph by Sandra Mansi. More recently, researchers and filmmakers have captured sonar images and unexpected underwater footage fueling ongoing debate. Despite skeptics and scientific doubts, this creature remain...