Lake Champlain has been fully frozen over since February. Even for a sea monster, that's a heckuva long time to hold your breath.

Somehow, Vermont's most elusive aquatic creature missed the memo about the open ferry channel between Grand Isle and Cumberland Head. An ice fisherman found the big guy belly up under Malletts Bay. Sushi anyone?

Happy April Fools' Day!

We'll spare you the fake stories today (with the exception of this one) but hit the button below and you'll find some made-up headlines from the Seven Days staff that got us chuckling. Got your own suggestions? Shout 'em out in the comments and we'll add the best ones.