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For decades, residents of Churubusco, Indiana told stories of a massive snapping turtle lurking beneath the waters
of Fulk Lake. They called him Oscar.
In this documentary, we explore the true story behind the legendary Beast of Busco—from eyewitness accounts and historical
newspaper reports to the famous search led by farmer Gal Harris, who risked nearly everything in his attempt to find the mysterious prehistoric creature.
Was Oscar simply an unusually large snapping turtle? A local legend that grew over time? Or could there have been something
far more extraordinary hiding beneath the surface?
Featuring historical photographs, eyewitness testimony, modern-day investigations, and cinematic recreations, this episode takes a fresh look at one of America's most fascinating cryptid legends.
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"Special thanks to Chuck Jones of Churubusco, Indiana, for sharing his knowledge and historical insights regarding the Beast of Busco and Turtle Days."
