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Oct 2023
37m 41s

There is Something in the Deep

Ballen Studios
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Story One – The Lake Baikal Swimmers There are countless myths and legends associated with Russia’s sprawling Lake Baikal — from reports of a mythical monster to a hidden fortune in missing treasure. But by far the most intriguing of such tales is an alleged encounter between the Soviet army and members of a mysterious underwater race. Story Two – The Baltic ... Show More
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