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First Romanian to reach mystical Lake Tele: Irina Papuc on her once-in-a-lifetime Congo adventure

March 31, 2025

Traveling is a popular hobby, but few think of adding Lake Tele to their list - the mystical, remote lake in Congo that sees only a handful of visitors each year. Irina Papuc was one of them in 2023, becoming the first documented Romanian to reach Lake Tele and discover its secrets and legends, including the story of a dinosaur-like creature said to still inhabit its depths. The journey was anything but easy - navigating unfamiliar waters, surviving encounters with dangerous wildlife, and...

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