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Jason Voorhees, the infamous slasher, has ventured to Manhattan, hell, and even outer space, but his most iconic association remains Camp Crystal Lake. While the fictional setting of Friday the 13th doesn’t exist in reality, a lake in Minnesota houses a statue of the masked killer, offering fans a real-life connection to the horror franchise.
As reported by Bloody Disgusting, diver Doug Klein crafted the Jason Voorhees statue and submerged it in 2013. Located in the old Louise mine pit in Crosby, Minnesota, the site is a favorite among divers, with the Friday the 13th tribute becoming a must-see underwater landmark. The statue mirrors the climactic scene from 1986's Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, where Jason is shackled at the bottom of the lake. Unlike the movie character, who has returned in countless sequels, the Minnesota statue remains a permanent fixture.
The statue’s appearance has evolved since its installation in 2013. Last year, Curtis Lahr, a fellow diver and friend of Klein, explored the mine pit to document the statue’s current state. After years submerged in dark waters, Jason’s eerie presence has only intensified. Videos from 2013 and 2020 showcase the statue’s transformation over time.
Doug Klein isn’t the sole individual to have envisioned placing Friday the 13th-themed art beneath a lake’s surface. Lake Pleasant in Arizona previously featured its own Jason tribute, though park authorities eventually removed it. Fortunately, the Minnesota statue remains undisturbed, with no plans for its removal. However, if it ever vanishes, it might be wise to steer clear of nearby campgrounds.
