With its razor-sharp teeth and mammoth body measuring 5ft in length, this mystery lake monster could be an unknown, ancient creature from the depths.
Or, it could just be a dead pike, depending on who you ask.
The discovery of the carcass on the shore of Hollingworth Lake in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, on Monday has sparked a social media frenzy.
Visitors at the reservoir, which is almost 400 miles from Loch Ness, estimated that it was almost 5ft in length.
The huge beast still has a mouth full of teeth and one walker said he could fit his entire fist inside.
Pictures of the creature, which have been posted by multiple shocked walkers, have sparked a debate on whether the lake monster was an ancient beast or just a dead pike.
They have been shared more than 200 times in a bid to clear up the mystery.
Sales worker Jonny Beckett, 32, said he was 'stunned' when he saw the beast during a romantic walk with his partner Suzanne.
He said: 'I thought it was a crocodile or some ancient creature and I immediately took a photo of it.
'It looked huge - about 5ft in length. A group of kids saw me taking the photo and looked horrified.'
Myron Szymanskyj, who also shared his photos of the beast, said: 'I eyeballed the deceased monster.
'Anyone know what the thing with substantial teeth is and a mouth wide enough to accommodate a human fist?
'I turned it over and boy did it stink.'
Pikes are regularly found in the 130-acre reservoir and have been known to grow to more than 4ft.
Some users are adamant that the beast is the corpse of a pike but others are not convinced and have vowed to steer clear of the lake.
Carole Ann Gleeson said: 'What eva it is a monster or a pike. It's bloody horrible I won't paddle in the lake again, that's for sure.'
Emma Lorraine Mitchell added: 'Some pike that is. That looks lethal, I wonder if thats the only one or if there are more or if its ancient.'
Emma Meredith said: 'Aww I was going to have a drive up weekend with the kids I think I'll pass now.'
(dailymail.co.uk)
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