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Lake Tianchi Monster

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Painted illustration: dark shape in a crater lake on Baekdu Mountain
AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

A monster reported in Heaven Lake atop Baekdu (Changbai) Mountain.

Disputed Verdict: Lake Tianchi Monster is unconfirmed, and ordinary explanations fit the reports at least as well as an unknown animal.

Region
Asia · China / North Korea
First reports
Reports collected over time

Key sightings

Best evidence

Scientists are skeptical.

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