Tahoe Tessie
Legendary lake monster said to inhabit the depths of Lake Tahoe.
- Region
- California/Nevada
- Country
- USA
- Category
- Cryptid
- Continent
- North America
The report
Tahoe Tessie is a cryptid said to inhabit the depths of Lake Tahoe, a lake that straddles the border between California and Nevada. Reports of Tessie date back to the mid-19th century, and over time, the creature has become a well-known part of local folklore. Descriptions often depict a large, serpent-like creature with smooth skin, often described as gray or turquoise.
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Location
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