The mythical Nessy monster inhabiting the Scottish Loch Ness has a Bulgarian equivalent, citizens of the Bulgarian northwestern village of Rabisha claim. According to them, an enormous mysterious creature, which probably comes from prehistoric times, lives in the depths of the nearby lake. The Rabisha Lake is situated near the Belogradchik Rocks that are a unique natural landmark, associated with legends and mysteries.

Underwater shadows as big as submarines, sudden water splashes, half-human, half-animal sounds, and other unexplained events trigger the imagination of local fishermen. Some of them are ready to swear they have personally met the fearsome creature. Rumors about such monsters attract tourist and media attention.

A big Bulgarian newspaper even announced an award for those who can take a picture of the Rabisha monster. An interesting fact is that the Rabisha Lake is the oldest and biggest tectonic lake in Bulgaria...