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Here there be monsters: Diving into the legacy of the beasts of the Finger Lakes
There is something about the Finger Lakes that suggests the possibility of supernatural and mysterious things. Legends and stories abound of hauntings, spirit rapping, utopian communities, ancient ruins, inexplicable phenomena, extraterrestrial visits and the occasional glimpse of a sasquatch. Among the most intriguing stories are the numerous reported sightings in the deepest of the lakes of large aquatic creatures: lake monsters.
…The creatures were described by witnesses as being approximately 12 to 15 feet in length. It was speculated that they might be: "…members of the Seneca Lake sea serpent family that found their way into the local waters through a subterranean channel which is believed to exist between the two lakes."
https://www.ithaca.com/news/here-there-be-monsters-diving-into-the-legacy-of-the-beasts-of-the-finger-lakes/article_6ea32908-90e7-11e8-879f-63ae3308b591.html