The Sinister Story Behind This Popular Georgia Lake Will Give You Chills
You’ll be hard-pressed to find Georgians that haven’t heard of the famed Lake Lanier, let alone visited. This popular Georgia lake is a must for summer vacations and weekend trips to get away from it all. But what if we told you there was some urban legends swirling in these glassy waters? Perhaps sinister stories so crazy, you just may never look at this lake the same way again…?
What if we told you that besides being a vacation destination in Georgia, Lake Lanier was also considered cursed?
It all started as a manmade lake which eventually lost control, filling and spreading and devouring towns, bridges, historical landmarks and nearby businesses along the way.
What was supposed to be a manmade reservoir by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ended up causing death and destruction through unregulated water flow, sinking homes and towns along the way.
However, throughout the years, there have been an uncanny amount of deaths associated with Lake Lanier—from boat crashes to drownings, even vehicles losing control and careening off into the water.
Some people who have almost drowned in the water of Lake Lanier described the experience as if they were being pulled underwater, or held there without having any control.
Years later, tragedy continued to strike taking the lives of children through random and unfathomable accidents on the water, plus unsolved murder mysteries where bodies were discovered near the lake.
There have even been rumors that ghosts linger at nighttime on the lake, whether it be the Lady of the Lake moaning without any hands or the ghostly raft that has been seen appearing and disappearing at night for decades.
What do you think about Lake Lanier being cursed? Have you felt any unexplained phenomena while you were visiting or do you think it’s a bunch of hullabaloo? Share with us your stories!
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
