EP 134 - CHAMP!

In this week's episode we are going to explore the tale of America's Loch Ness Monster. Have you ever heard of a cryptid known as Champ? Well there's a lake that is bordered by New York, Vermont and Canada and Champ has made it home. We are going to talk about the comparisons to Nessy, talk about alleged sightings and even share some Arizona Ice Teas. So grab a tea and enjoy listening to this week's story.

The lake Champ calls home

A bit of info on Champ

That famous photo of Nessie

The Discovery Show exploring the truth of Champ

The book written about Champ

A day of celebration for Champ

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

1. DW. (2023, August 28). Loch Ness Monster search ends without evidence of existence. DW. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://amp.dw.com/en/loch-ness-monster-search-ends-without-evidence-of-existence/a-66643887

2. Bradley, M., & O'Reilly, B. (2023, August 28). Loch Ness Monster: Largest hunt in decades takes place in Scotland. NBC News. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna102002

3. McKinstry, L. (2023, September 6). Champ hunt coming to Lake Champlain next spring. Press-Republican. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.pressrepublican.com/news/champ-hunt-coming-to-lake-champlain-next-spring/article_75da3f0a-4c02-11ee-bc05-97cd06158c79.html

4. Lake Champlain Land Trust. (n.d.). Lake Champlain Facts. Lake Champlain Land Trust. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.lclt.org/about-lake-champlain/lake-champlain-facts/

5. West Hill House B&B. (n.d.). Champ, Real or Imagined: A Vermont Legend. West Hill House B&B. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://westhillbb.com/blog/2021/04/champ-legend-vermont/

6. Lake Champlain. (n.d.). Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster. Lake Champlain. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.lakechamplainregion.com/heritage/champ

7. cryptidz.fandom. (n.d.). Champ. Cryptid Wiki. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Champ

8. CBS News. (2011, December 19). Photos: "Champ" – American Loch Ness monster? CBS News. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/photos-champ-american-loch-ness-monster/3/

For the Video:

1. Enoch & YouTube. (2016, January 1). Amazing Lake Monster Footage "Champ?" YouTube. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlfIzzk6XLc

For the Image:

1. Discovery Channel. (n.d.). America's Loch Ness Monster. Discovery Channel. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.discovery.com/shows/americas-loch-ness-monster/episodes/americas-loch-ness-monster

2. Church, C. J., & Dolby, K. (2002, January 1). Lucy and the Sea Monster (Usborne Young Puzzle Adventures). Amazon.com. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Usborne-Young-Puzzle-Adventures/dp/079450230X

3. Jones, D. (2023, August 21). The biggest search for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years is this weekend. NPR. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.npr.org/2023/08/21/1195016459/monster-hunters-largest-search-for-the-loch-ness-monster-in-50-years

4. Water Canada. (2017, June 20). Québec, Vermont, New York Continue Work on Lake Champlain. Water Canada. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.watercanada.net/quebec-vermont-new-york-continue-work-on-lake-champlain/

5. Community News Reports. (2022, August 1). Champ Day: The Lake Champlain Monster Festival is slated for Aug. 5, 6 -. The Adirondack Almanack. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2022/08/champ-day-the-lake-champlain-monster-festival-slated-for-aug-5-6.html

6. Mansi, S. (n.d.). CHAMPY. William G. Pomeroy Foundation. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.wgpfoundation.org/historic-markers/10700-2/

7. CBS News. (2011, December 19). Photos: "Champ" – American Loch Ness monster? CBS News. Retrieved September 12, 2023, from https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/photos-champ-american-loch-ness-monster/