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Saturday July 10, 2004
By MARK THIESSEN
Associated Press Writer

GARDEN CITY, Utah (AP) Nothing can boost a slow tourist season like claims that the Bear Lake Monster has resurfaced.

Its very existence has been debated at coffee shops and campfires since the first published report of its existence in 1868. The only thing is, people can't seem to agree on the details. Some say it looks like a walrus minus the tusks; others are adamant it's a dinosaur or a big alligator that swims really fast.

The only thing not in question is the monster's ability to make cash registers sing at stores ringing the lake on the Idaho-Utah border.

``Yes, it's good for business,'' said Vic Tilt, who along with his wife owns Gladys' Place combination convenience and liquor store, deli, post office and gift shop in nearby Fish Haven, Idaho.

The Tilts have no firsthand sightings to confirm the creature's existence, but are quick to say anything is possible.

``I believe in the tooth fairy,'' said Gladys. ``I love having these things to think about.''

The 168-year-old tale got new fins when Bear Lake business owner Brian Hirschi recently announced that he had seen the creature. But skeptics were quick to point out that his recounting of the 2-year-old sighting appeared in a Salt Lake newspaper on Memorial Day weekend the start of the summer tourist season.

The focus on lake monsters must mean JeremyT is back in charge of the site while Jay is off at some fancy shindig...

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2004-07-12 8:33 AM The Bear Lake Monster is Back Previous Entry :: Next Entry Mood: aquatic Read/Post Comments (0) Share on Facebook	http://kutv.com/utah/UT--Travel-BearLakeMo-en/resources_news_html Saturday July 10, 2004 By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press Writer GARDEN CITY, Utah (AP) Nothing can boost a slow tourist season like claims that the Bear Lake Monster has resurfaced. Its very existence has been debated at coffee shops and campfires since the first published report of its existence in 1868. The only thing is, people can't seem to agree on the details. Some say it looks like a walrus minus the tusks; others are adamant it's a dinosaur or a big alligator that swims really fast. The only thing not in question is the monster's ability to make cash registers sing at stores ringing the lake on the Idaho-Utah border. ``Yes, it's good for business,'' said Vic Tilt, who along with his wife owns Gladys' Place combination convenience and liquor store, deli, post office and gift shop in nearby Fish Haven, Idaho. The Tilts have no firsthand sightings to confirm the creature's existence, but are quick to say anything is possible. ``I believe in the tooth fairy,'' said Gladys. ``I love having these things to think about.'' The 168-year-old tale got new fins when Bear Lake business owner Brian Hirschi recently announced that he had seen the creature. But skeptics were quick to point out that his recounting of the 2-year-old sighting appeared in a Salt Lake newspaper on Memorial Day weekend the start of the summer tourist season. The focus on lake monsters must mean JeremyT is back in charge of the site while Jay is off at some fancy shindig... Read/Post Comments (0) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top
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