Storsjoodjuret
Also known as: Great Lake Monster, Storsie
Sweden's most famous lake monster has been reported for centuries and was officially designated a protected species in 1986.
1635
Lake Storsjon, Jamtland, Sweden
20-40 feet long
Curious but non-aggressive
Regularly reported, tourist attraction
The Lore
Storsjoodjuret inhabits Lake Storsjon in Jamtland, central Sweden. The earliest written account dates to 1635, describing a serpentine creature with a cat-like head and multiple humps. In 1986, the county gave it protected species status, though this was later revoked. A 2008 expedition using infrared cameras captured an unexplained thermal signature moving beneath the surface. Locals consider the creature a point of regional pride.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Media Appearances
- Expedition Unknown (TV mention)
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