iN VIDEO: How divers created and sunk the popular Ogopogo statue

An Ogopogo statue that has been a popular diving site near Paul’s Tomb for more than 20 years is getting a boost of popularity online.

Michael Guzzi, producer of a mini-documentary Release of the Ogopogo, published a video on the statue’s history on YouTube in 2019. It was originally published on Shaw Cable 11 in 1992.

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Divers originally put the statue underwater in the 1990s to create a diving site. It was made with aluminum tubing, according to the documentary. The statue is seven metres long.

It's easiest to access by boat, hiking is possible but it is a long way to carry gear.

If you choose to hike, drive around Knox Mountain Park on Poplar Point Road, the drop off starts three to four meters from the shore. In the bay. At around 7.5 metres, you'll find an Ogopogo statue, according to Diving British Columbia.

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