known animal existence subject folklore proven rumored live canadian province ontario creature age gender physical appearance agreed variously described example eyed monster like creature agreed single creature species legend likely began folk tales claim canadian pioneer wrote early seventeenth century despite numerous attempts locate capture local culture fixture local tourism industry characteristics form reported location large deep lake near village ontario miles northwest ottawa home paranormal phenomenon local legends state atomic energy canada bus driver saw extraterrestrial spacecraft landing spot atop hill leaving dark colored circular outline hill grass grow widely accepted cause single accepted portrayal age gender single long lived creature species residents claim single old member species arrived area covered ocean years ago tale glaciers later solid built forming lake trapped diet according self proclaimed observer consists partially found near edge lake descriptions physical appearance inconsistent local folklore variously portrayed akin fish monster eyes teeth cited description local historian follows history presence large unusual creature subject anecdotes creature originally cited alternately spelled changed simply short monster lake later man known proponent existence area people knowledge creature come albeit inconsistent tales observing residents claim independent truth legend legend origins older supposedly early wrote creature existence early seventeenth century concrete evidence writings uncovered write loud screams sea monsters living grand banks newfoundland author friend searched boat technology found creatures marine mammals metres long bradley concluded creature compatible description lived lake investigate creatures scientists surveyed area found definitive like creature difficult establish trenches extend metres culture cultural mascot area appearing signs welcoming visitors home hardware store village usually portrayed given seasonal accessories mark holidays like santa hat christmas creature economic value tourism industry caused described recession fighting local folk songs year visitors area search lake captured evidence existence 1990s tourism marketing campaign area offered million capture live specimen referenced travel pamphlets area suggests caught fishing rod
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