The Champie: The Elusive Lake Monster of Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain, nestled between the states of Vermont, New York, and Quebec, is home to a legendary creature known as Champie, a lake monster similar to the Loch Ness Monster. This creature has been reported for hundreds of years, with sightings dating back to the Native American tribes who lived in the area. Description of Champie The Champie is said to be a large aquatic creature with a dark, scaly body and a long, serpent-like neck. Witnesses describe the creature as being anywhere from 10 to 50 feet in length, with a head that is typically horse-like or serpent-like in appearance. The Champie is said to have webbed feet or flippers and a long, powerful tail. History of Sightings The first recorded sighting of the Champie dates back to the 1600s, when French explorer Samuel de Champlain reported seeing a large, serpent-like creature in the lake. Since then, there have been numerous sightings of the creature by residents and visitors to the area. Many of these sightings have been rep...