Friday, June 5, 2009

Is "Champ," the Lake Champlain Creature, Real?

Perhaps by now you are aware of the May 31st Olsen video purported by some to be the mysterious Lake Champlain creature known simply as "Champ." If not, check out the actual video, recorded by cell phone camera, by Eric Olsen HERE.

What is this moving through the water? A swimming dog? Another animal altogether? Video comparisons are available online of different animals in water. Is this a piece of driftwood floating along? Or is it indeed Champ?

For the record, Olsen himself has never attached the name Champ to his video, instead saying only that he recorded what he saw because he felt it was strange and interesting to him.

So what are your thoughts? Is this a terrific piece of video that could possibly be a huge step forward in cryptozoology and causes the history of marine biology to be rewritten? Or just another in a long line of footage that has gotten people's hopes up for nothing?

You tell us.

1 comment:

  1. Ive watched it a few times,Jason. Very intriguing!
    At the point between around 22 and 30 it appears to move like an animal(possibly moose,deer,etc)with four legs. You can even see where it appears as if its "pumping" its legs. But then there is one point right toward then end where it almost looks like it flips over,much like an otter would do.
    Do you have any idea what kind of wildlife inhabits that particular area? That might help to shorten the list a bit.
    Great film! Great post!
    Hope you guys are enjoying your weekend! we should start planning for an expedition soon!

    Blessings.
    -Raven

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