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Georgia Woman Saw Something Big In Oregon's Crater Lake
Ft. Myers News Press (FL) ^ | 5/4/2002 | Charles Herndon

Posted on 05/04/2002 6:39:19 AM PDT by ex-Texan

Edited on 05/07/2004 6:06:43 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

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To: pyx
I think that's probably what she saw. Even if, from a scientific point of view, you theorize that some unknown ocean-dwelling dinosaurs escape the die-off of the Cretaceous era, how in the world would a thing like that make it to Crater Lake, of all places? Loch Ness maybe, Lake Champlain maybe, but a flooded volcano caldera?
21 posted on 05/04/2002 7:18:41 AM PDT by Alas Babylon!
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To: ex-Texan


22 posted on 05/04/2002 7:19:55 AM PDT by Diogenesis
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To: ex-Texan
Monstors everywhere!

Yeeoowww!

23 posted on 05/04/2002 7:34:47 AM PDT by metesky
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To: csvset
I got the impression that the lady was in a boat on Crater Lake many years ago. It is a national or state park now, maybe there were no rules then about boats.
24 posted on 05/04/2002 7:50:30 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: ex-Texan
The story is an out-and-out lie. Not only are private boats PROHIBITED on Crater Lake, but it's also a LOT deeper than 400 feet. Crater Lake is 1,932 feet (589 m) deep, making it the deepest lake in the United States. Plus, there weren't even any FISH in that lake until someone stocked. I guess a "lake monster" had to live on air and water until someone introduced kokanee salmon and trout.

In 1888 William G. Steel, considered the founder of Crater Lake National Park, made the first recorded attempts to stock Crater Lake. National Park Service researchers believe that before that time, Crater Lake contained no fish. William Steel’s motive for stocking the lake was probably to improve the lake's recreational value.

Around the turn of the century, a regular stocking program was begun. Stocking continued through the early part of the century until creel censuses showed that the fish were naturally reproducing. Six species were introduced to Crater Lake during this time. The last recorded stockings were silver salmon in 1937 and rainbow trout in 1941.

25 posted on 05/04/2002 7:52:05 AM PDT by petuniasevan
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To: ex-Texan
The first question that scientists always ask when they hear reports like this are, is there enough food to support a creature that size?
26 posted on 05/04/2002 7:53:07 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5
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To: ex-Texan
Carter Lake is around 400 feet deep, and the water is so clear that you can see all the way to the bottom.

According to the NPS website, “There are no inlets or outlets to the lake. Crater Lake, at 1,943 feet (592 meters) deep, is the seventh deepest lake in the world and the deepest in the United States.”

I remembered that it was deep, just couldn’t remember how deep. Also, you can’t see to the bottom either.

27 posted on 05/04/2002 7:53:08 AM PDT by thatsnotnice
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To: pyx
my thought exactly. a cloud can leave a huge shadow in clear water.
28 posted on 05/04/2002 7:53:11 AM PDT by Hagrid
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To: ex-Texan
This story is pure hogwash.

1. Crater Lake is nowhere near Hood River valley. That is hundreds of miles away and would take several hours to travel at with today's highways and faster cars.

2. Access to the lake is severely limited. There is only one place that steps have been established, all the rest of the shore is surrounded by very steep slippery dnagerous slopes where numerous people have died by slipping or being foolish. Not to mention that snow blocks even that access for 9 months out of the year. I have been there in late July and the roads haven't been plowed open yet. August, September, and some of October is the only time that any access is possible and then you have to walk down and up several hundred feet of stairways.

3. The lake is far deeper than 400 feet. I can't remember exactly, but I believe it is closer to 1600 feet. That info should be easily available on some website.

4. The idea that a "monster" is living in this lake is pure nonsense. This lake was formed 10,000 years ago when Mt. Mazama erupted, leaving a huge crater where the top of the mountain used to be. Think Mt. St. Helens only much much bigger. The crater walls are very steep and form a nearly perfect circle that has filled with rain and snow. There are no streams flowing into or out of this lake. Ten thousand years is not prehistoric, it does not go back to the dinosaurs. There is no way that creatures could have survived in place, and there is no way that several "block long monster(s)" that live underwater would leave the nearest possible habitat (at least 50, if not 100 miles away), travel on their flippers(?), climb up an 8,000 foot mountain, then slide down a 1,000 foot slippery slope to enter the lake and establish a breeding herd.

If Mrs Hatcher, from Albany Georgia, who is a respectable "registered nurse and physiotherapist", has ever visited Oregon (let alone lived here) I will eat my hat. For those of you in Georgia, I think you have reason to be wary of you health care professionals.

And as for Charles Herndon, the travel editor, well..........................what can I say?

29 posted on 05/04/2002 7:54:26 AM PDT by DeSoto
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To: petuniasevan
I did wonder if anyone would point out that Crater Lake is a tad bit deeper than 400 feet! LOL!

And I knew when I saw the headline on this article there would be some nifty pics to brighten my morning!

30 posted on 05/04/2002 7:58:18 AM PDT by WaterDragon
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To: Ditter
Must be REALLY old; the rules about boats on the lake are many decades old.
It's been a National Park for 100 years.
31 posted on 05/04/2002 7:58:47 AM PDT by petuniasevan
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To: linn37
ROTFLMAO!!!

turds the size of houses.

Linn, that was truly a hoot. Thank you.

33 posted on 05/04/2002 8:04:54 AM PDT by The Shootist
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To: seamole
The bump lists have been locked. No more entries.
34 posted on 05/04/2002 8:05:06 AM PDT by petuniasevan
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36 posted on 05/04/2002 8:10:18 AM PDT by petuniasevan
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I live in the Pacific Northwest and have been to Crater Lake several times, and as the above post says, you cannot view the lake from a boat, and there are NO fish in the lake, as proved several years ago when the lake was tested for water and depth and content. You view the lake from the sides, looking out and down. It is ultimately beautiful and a wonderful place to visit..and it is in the park system and thus protected.
37 posted on 05/04/2002 8:12:13 AM PDT by cousair
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To: seamole
How odd. Some bump lists are still accepting entries, but not others. I suppose that Jim or John has locked those because there are now topics with those names.
38 posted on 05/04/2002 8:14:16 AM PDT by petuniasevan
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To: Ditter
Trip Planner

From the link provided.

However, from October to June, the park turns into a snow covered wilderness, receiving an average of 533 inches of snow annually. A wide variety of trails and unplowed roads provide winter enthusiasts with access to breaththaking views, open slopes, and dense forests, making Crater Lake ideal for both daytrippers and backcountry campers who are prepared to face the challenges of winter.

By early spring it is typical to have 10 to 15 feet of snow on the ground. While snowfall is common in the Cascade Mountains, Crater Lake is one of the snowiest areas in the entire Northwest.

Even in the long, harsh winter months, Crater Lake National Park can still provide the hearty visitor with a phenomenal outdoor experience.

You see, Crater Lake is at the top of a volcano that blew its top, ala Mt. St. Helen. The lake is at about 6,000 feet. That's a big hump to do some pleasure boating. The park, btw, is celebrating it's centennial. I think this lady is spinning some bs to to some sunbirds.

39 posted on 05/04/2002 8:16:01 AM PDT by csvset
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