AKA: the Rivesville River Monster In the late 17th century, an adventurous man named William lived alone in a poorly constructed cabin that was built snugly in the mountainous wilderness. He trapped animals for their fur, bringing them to distant towns in exchange for goods, and showed explorers easier paths to traverse these undocumented lands. A large lake filled with catfish sat next to his abode, which he developed a taste for. One night, as he was out in the water, he felt a mighty tug on his line－a pull so strong, he doubted it was a fish at all! Suddenly, a snake-like creature jumped from the water, its sinewy form swirling, sparkling in the moonlight; with a great splash, it disappeared under the surface. His line broken, he stood on the bank in awe. Night after night, William fished off the banks with no success at seeing the large beast a second time. After several weeks passed, he began throwing leftover food and fish innards in the shallows, sitting and watching;…