River ‘monster’ with enormous ‘bear-like’ claws terrifies mother and daughter

Surprising Encounter with a Giant Snapping Turtle
Authorities have reassured the public not to worry despite reports of a monster in the Mississippi River. Imagine standing just a few feet away from such a beast in the water.

Shala Holm, from Buffalo, Minnesota, recently gained widespread attention for her photo of a large snapping turtle. Holm encountered this turtle while kayaking with her daughter at Niemeyer’s Rugged River Resort near Brainerd. Holm recounted, “My daughter all of a sudden said, ‘Mom, be quiet. I can hear something breathing.’” They were astonished to see the turtle clawing onto a fish basket hanging from their kayak. Holm shook the basket, causing the turtle to swim away.