The initial AI verdict was softened after source quality and evidence strength were reviewed.
Verdict MIXED

MIXED — A life-sized statue of Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise is chained to the bottom of a lake in Minnesota

Verified on April 9, 2026

Multiple news reports and diver documentation confirm the statue was installed in 2013 and remains at the bottom of Louise Mine Lake. A statue of Jason Voorhees was installed in 2013 at the bottom of Louise Mine Lake, a former iron ore pit in Crosby, Minnesota.

Confidence49%

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Claim reviewed

A life-sized statue of Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise is chained to the bottom of a lake in Minnesota.

Analysis summary

Multiple news reports and diver documentation confirm the statue was installed in 2013 and remains at the bottom of Louise Mine Lake.

Evidence profile

36 / 100 weighted evidence score H:0 / M:0 / L:1

Key findings

  • A statue of Jason Voorhees was installed in 2013 at the bottom of Louise Mine Lake, a former iron ore pit in Crosby, Minnesota.
  • The figure was created by scuba diver Doug Klein and is anchored approximately 112 to 120 feet underwater to surprise other divers.
  • As of 2026, the statue remains in place and has become a well-known underwater attraction for advanced divers.

Sources

Analyzed across 1 independent publisher

How Jason Voorhees Came to Haunt an Iron Range Mine Minnesota Monthly
Low credibility 36/100
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