By Tim Binnall
A cryptozoologist in Vermont has captured some truly intriguing sonar footage which shows a sizeable anomaly that just might the legendary monster of Lake Champlain. The tantalizing footage was recorded on September 10th by dedicated researcher Katy Elizabeth, who has spent the last decade searching for the famed creature, affectionately known as Champy, by way of her boat 'Kelpie II,' which is outfitted with an array of equipment designed to possibly spot the iconic cryptid. It would seem that her persistence may have paid off in a big way just a few days ago, when the sonar aboard the vessel filmed something rather remarkable.
In the footage from her expedition earlier this month, a long object can be seen moving through Lake Champlain at a depth of approximately 42.5 feet. The anomaly, which Elizabeth estimates to be 20 feet in length, appears to be some kind of creature that is seemingly using an appendage towards the front of its body to propel itself through the water. In the video above, which showcases the possible sighting, Elizabeth thoughtfully contrasts the oddity with sonar returns for a school of fish, a sturgeon, a small perch, and even a whale. None of the prosaic examples bear any resemblance to the anomaly captured by the cryptozoologist at Lake Champlain.
This is not the first time Elizabeth has managed to possibly spot Champy during one of her expeditions as she also captured potential sonar images of the cryptid back in August of 2019. This latest experience, however, may have been even more gratifying and enlightening as the video allows for a look at how the 'monster' may move through the water and provide some clues as to the nature of the creature. Reflecting on the moment when she saw the anomaly appear on sonar, Elizabeth told C2C that she first wondered "what the heck is under my boat" before realizing that it could very well be Champy. No doubt, this latest success at Lake Champlain will have Elizabeth back out on the water for quite some time to come.