Beneath the pristine waters of Oregon’s Wallowa Lake, something ancient stirs.

This week, we dive into the chilling legend of Wally, the Wallowa Lake Monster—an elusive, hump-backed serpent feared by many. From a tragic love story punished by a furious lake spirit, to 50-foot serpents and monstrous black heads breaking the surface, the sightings span centuries.

Plus: could a crustacean the size of a horse be hiding beneath the waves? And what do Arab folklore and crab-zilla hoaxes have to do with it?

Legends, love, and lake monsters—tune in now.

Sources

The Nez Perce Legend of Wallowa Lake

Wallowa Lake Monster | Cryptid Wiki

Wallowa Lake Freshwater Crustaceans | Cryptid Wiki

Cryptid Profile: Big Wally (AKA: The Wallowa Lake Monster) — THE PINE BARRENS INSTITUTE

Music Attributions

Bent and Broken (intro)

"Bent and Broken" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Awkward Meeting (outro)

"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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