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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Dani Anguiano

What lies beneath: Lake Tahoe dive offers rare view of the deep

Aerial view of lake
An aerial view of Lake Tahoe in 2024. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

The cobalt waters of Lake Tahoe have long captivated the public, helping drive the area’s massive tourism industry and even attracting urban legends about what lies in the cold, shadowy depths.

Theories have ranged from an aquatic creature named Tessie to perfectly preserved bodies dumped by the mafia decades ago.

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