"New footage that will ignite discussions about the 'Van Lake Monster'"

14.08.2025 18:46

A citizen who was out for a stroll off the coast of Tatvan in Bitlis claimed that he captured footage on his camera that he believes belongs to the Lake Van Monster. The images show a dark-colored object moving on the surface of the water.

A citizen who went for a walk off the coast of Tatvan district in Bitlis claimed that the images captured by his camera reflect what is alleged to be the 'Van Lake Monster', which has become an urban legend.

FISH OR MONSTER?

In the footage taken by the citizen, a dark-colored object moving on the water's surface, whose shape is not clearly discernible, draws attention. The person sharing the images stated that he believes this is the Van Lake Monster.

A LEGEND THAT HAS LASTED FOR YEARS

The legend of the Van Lake Monster has periodically come to the fore in the region since the 1990s. Many images previously claimed to have been taken in the lake have sparked debate, but its existence has not been scientifically proven.

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