Sharlie
Overview
Aquatic Creature
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(3/5)
Description
Lake monster in Payette Lake near McCall. Described as serpentine, 30-40 feet long, with large head and humps. Native Shoshone legends speak of lake creature. Famous 1944 sighting by 30 people at once.
Behavior
Surfaces occasionally, shy of boats, seen swimming near shore
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Idaho, USA
Idaho, USA
Habitat:
Payette Lake
Payette Lake
Characteristics
Size:
30-40 feet long
30-40 feet long
Historical Context
First Reported:
Shoshone tradition, 1920s modern sightings
Shoshone tradition, 1920s modern sightings
Folklore Origins:
Shoshone indigenous tradition, ongoing sightings
Shoshone indigenous tradition, ongoing sightings
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