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Lake Ladoga [a] is a freshwater lake located in the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast in northwestern Russia, in the vicinity of Saint Petersburg. It is the largest lake located entirely in Europe, the second largest lake in Russia after Lake Baikal , and the 14th largest freshwater lake by area in the world.
The Giant Freshwater Octopus A 20-foot long (6 m) giant octopus, reddish-brown with leathery skin [5] [14] Thought to be responsible for Oklahoma lake drownings [14] Gryttjen Hälsingland Sweden: Europe: Gryttie Long, serpentine, and potentially horned. [15] 1980s– Herrington Lake Kentucky USA: North America: Harry, Eel-Pig
Lake Ladoga is the largest lake in Europe, with total area encompassing 17,890 km (11,120 mi); it has various fishes. [2] In the post- World War I era, the lake became popular among tourists. [ 3 ] The earliest proposal for creation of a national park was proposed by Karelian Research Centre of RAS in late 1980s. [ 4 ]
According to skeptics there are several natural occurrences that can explain "Cressie" sightings. Giant eels have been touted as one of the most likely candidates. Several Robert's Arm residents offer as evidence of the eel hypothesis previous sightings of giant eels, and high numbers of eels appearing in eel traps in the lake. [1]
Deepest lake in the world and largest freshwater lake in the world by volume. [19] 8: Great Bear Lake Canada: Fresh 31,153 km 2 12,028 sq mi 373 km 232 mi 446 m 1,463 ft 2,234 km 3 536 cu mi Largest lake entirely within Canada, [20] and the largest lake partially within the Arctic Circle 9: Malawi Malawi Mozambique Tanzania: Fresh 29,600 km 2
The Loch Ness Center said researchers would try to seek evidence of Nessie using thermal-imaging drones, infrared cameras and a hydrophone to detect underwater sounds in the lake’s murky waters.
Rugged nature of Valaam Church of the St. Nicholas Skete at the mouth of the Monastery Bay, Valaam. Valaam (Russian: Валаам or Валаамский архипелаг, also known by the Finnish name Valamo) is an archipelago in the northern portion of Lake Ladoga, lying within the Republic of Karelia, Russian Federation.
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