Igopogo
In Canadian folklore, the Igopogo is a creature said to dwell in Lake Simcoe, Ontario.[1] The creature's name is ostensibly based on the Ogopogo, of Lake Okanagan, British Columbia, and also the title 1952 book I Go Pogo, a slogan often mentioned in the comic. It is also called "Kempenfelt Kelly" after the bay that extends from the lake into the city of Barrie, Ontario. While many scientists disagree with its existence, the tribe continues to be loyal to the Igopogo.
 Photograph of Igopogo, taken by an observer in 1976. | |
| Sub grouping | Lake monster |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Kempenfelt Kelly, Beaverton Bessie, Simcoe Kelly[1] |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | Lake Simcoe, Ontario |
Description
According to legend, the Igopogo is described with a relatively canine-esque head, differing from other well-known cryptozoological creatures. Because of this, many believers have speculated that it is related to such canine-like aquatic animals as the Irish crocodile; also known as the Dobhar-chu. According to eyewitness accounts, the creature has also been seen basking in the sun for extensive periods of time; implying that it is able to breathe air.[2]
See also
- Ogopogo, reported to live in Okanagan Lake, in British Columbia, Canada
- Manipogo, said to live in Lake Manitoba, Manitoba
- Memphre, said to live in Lake Memphremagog, Quebec
- Seelkee, said to live in the swamps of what is now Chilliwack, in British Columbia
References
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Look up Igopogo in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. |
- R. Fee, Christopher; B. Webb, Jeffrey (August 29, 2016). American myths, legends, and tall tales : an encyclopedia of American folklore. ABC-CLIO. p. 500. ISBN 1610695682.
- Nickell, Joe (October 14, 2005). "Investigators Search for Canadian Lake Monster". Live Science. Retrieved March 31, 2019.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)