EP 21: THE ALKALI LAKE MONSTER & NEBRASKA!

We made it to Nebraska everyone and we have the one and only Mrs. Banks joining us for another episode on this road trip. Well lets just start by saying todays creature has been revealed as a hoax! But even with that being public knowledge, the people who believe in the Alkali Lake Monsters' existence are prepared to celebrate this 100 year anniversary. So join us today and learn how this aquodic beast was once believed to be legitimate, but later revealed as a hoax, but ultimately a beloved Lake Dweller in the history of Nebraska. Enjoy our the episode everyone!

A sunset photo of the Walgren Lake in Nebraska

The photo of the quote un-quote proof The Alkali Lake Monster existed

Another image of the Alkali Lake Monster

The type of merch you can get of The Alkali Lake Monster

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

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For the Image:

1. Lefevers, D. (2015, 10 23). This Small Nebraska Town is Home to a Shockingly Big Monster Tale. Only In Your State. Retrieved 08 03, 2021, from https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nebraska/alkali-lake-monster-ne/

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3. History Nebraska. (n.d.). Flashback Friday: Nebraska's Lake Monster- Giganticus Brutervious. History Nebraska Blog. Retrieved 08 03, 2021, from https://history.nebraska.gov/blog/flashback-friday-nebraskas-lake-monster-giganticus-brutervious

4. Outdoor Nebraska.gov. (n.d.). WALGREN LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA. Outdoor Nebraska. Retrieved 08 03, 2021, from http://outdoornebraska.gov/walgrenlake/