Raystown Ray
Overview
Aquatic Creature
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Lake monster in Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania. Described as serpentine with humps, similar to other lake monsters. Despite being man-made reservoir (flooded in 1970s), reports of strange creatures persist. Local tourism embraces legend with festivals and merchandise.
Behavior
Surfaces occasionally, creates wakes
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
Habitat:
Raystown Lake
Raystown Lake
Characteristics
Size:
20-30 feet long
20-30 feet long
Historical Context
First Reported:
1960s-present (despite lake being man-made in 1970s)
1960s-present (despite lake being man-made in 1970s)
Folklore Origins:
Pennsylvania lake legend, possible pre-flooding stories
Pennsylvania lake legend, possible pre-flooding stories
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