Lake Lanier in north Georgia is considered one of the most dangerous lakes in the U.S. Between 1994 and 2022, more than 200 people died on Lanier—including 13 in 2023.
The soaring death toll, racial violence, and the flooding of the town of Oscarville to create the man-made lake contribute to the widespread belief that Lanier is haunted.
But the truth about Lanier is hidden beneath the murky depths of myth, as history is clouded by lore. TV shows and books have been written about the more mysterious deaths at Lanier, as lovers of pop culture and the paranormal are captivated by the lake.
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