A terrifying encounter with a monstrous creature has left a mother and daughter shaken. The incident occurred on the Mississippi River, where the pair came face-to-face with a massive snapping turtle that locals are calling a “river monster.”

The turtle, with its enormous, bear-like claws, was spotted by Shala Holm and her daughter while kayaking near Brainerd, Minnesota. The creature’s size and aggressive behavior sent shivers down their spines.