Old Ned of Lake Utopia
In a lake in New Brunswick, people have long reported a creature churning the water, and in winter, the ice broken from below.
What was reported
Lake Utopia, near St. George in New Brunswick, has a monster of its own, known as Old Ned. Stories describe a large creature, sometimes dark and eel-like, sometimes compared to a whale, that churns the water and has been blamed for breaking up the ice in winter.
Sightings have been reported since at least the 1800s, and Old Ned is part of local lore, with the creature sometimes said to have been seen by many people at once.
Explanations offered
No evidence has been found. Large eels, sturgeon and swimming animals such as otters are possible explanations, along with waves and floating logs. Like many lake monsters, Old Ned is a cherished local legend.
- When
- Reported since the 1800s
- Where
- Lake Utopia, New Brunswick, Canada
- Witnesses
- Residents and visitors
- Status
- Unconfirmed
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