Memphre
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| (Lake Memphremagog Monster) | |
|---|---|
 Lake Memphremagog, where some say Memphre lives. | |
| Grouping | Cryptid |
| Sub grouping | Sea serpent |
| First reported | 1816 |
| Last reported | 2005 |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | Lake Memphremagog, Quebec |
| Habitat | Water |
Memphre is a reptile-like lake monster that is said to live in the murky Lake Memphremagog, Quebec, Canada.
History
Memphre is often described as much like the Loch Ness Monster. While Memphre and most other lake monsters are disputed by many scientists, sightings persist and Memphre was last seen in 2005.[citation needed] It has been described as a whale or a plesiosaur-like animal,[citation needed] a description commonly brought up for other lake monsters.
Coin
In August 2011, an artistic impression of Memphre was featured on a coloured Canadian quarter.[1][2]
See also
- Ogopogo, reported to live in Okanagan Lake, in British Columbia, Canada
- Champ, reported to live in Lake Champlain, between New York and Vermont
References
- ↑ Beauchemin, Genevieve. "Quebec lake monster legend comes to life on coin". CTV National News (CTV.ca). Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ↑ "25-Cent Coloured Coin - Memphré (2011)". Royal Canadian Mint. mint.ca. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
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