Real-Life Monster in Idaho

Some say it's a tall tale, some say it truly exists.

So what's the story with the Bear Lake Monster? Is it just a Halloween scary story, or something more?

The tale goes that there's an alligator-esque monster inhabiting Bear Lake on the Idaho/Utah border. A Mr. Joseph Rich said he discovered the creature back in the 19th century. According to Rich, it was as fast as a horse and had bulletproof skin.

Depending on who you ask, the story is total fudgery. Then why, pray tell, do people still report sightings of it to this day?