Similar to ghost stories, the enchantment lies in their allure and thrill, as long as they remain in the realm of fantasy. Yet, the notion of colossal lake creatures harbouring an eerie reality can send shivers down one's spine. The Scottish Loch Ness Monster, the American Chessie, and the BC Ogopogo are some of the well-known names, but globally, over fifty lakes have witnessed hundreds of reported sightings. These aquatic cryptids, described across centuries and cultures, bear uncanny resemblances—elongated, snakelike forms with green, brown, or grayish skin, often topped by a head reminiscent of a horse or a dog.

Legends of gargantuan, scaly serpents in the Great Lakes trace back centuries, rooted in the beliefs of Algonquin and Iroquois people who regarded these creatures as nearly invincible. In the 1600s, French explorer Pierre Radisson chronicled his encounters with colossal snake-like beings in the Great Lakes in his diary. Since then, numerous accounts of massive lake serpents have continued to surface.

In 1805, four fishermen near Kingston mistook what they thought was an overturned rowboat for a horrifying encounter. As they approached, the boat transformed into a colossal snake, propelling them to paddle fervently towards shallow waters along the shore. Their dread only deepened as the serpent continued to glide, back and forth, seemingly watching their every move.