Beast of Busco
Overview
Land Animal
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(3/5)
Description
Giant snapping turtle reported in Fulk Lake near Churubusco. In 1949, farmer Gale Harris reported enormous turtle estimated at 500 pounds with shell several feet across. Despite attempts to drain lake, never found. Named 'Oscar', celebrated with annual festival.
Behavior
Aquatic turtle, rarely seen, avoided capture
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
Habitat:
Fulk Lake (now dried up)
Fulk Lake (now dried up)
Characteristics
Size:
500+ pounds, 4-6 foot shell
500+ pounds, 4-6 foot shell
Historical Context
First Reported:
1949
1949
Folklore Origins:
1949 Churubusco incident, celebrated locally
1949 Churubusco incident, celebrated locally
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