The creature was spotted and recorded in the Mississippi River, but authorities have assured the public not to worry.
What would you have done if you saw this giant beast in the water, only a few feet away from you?
Read on to find out how this woman reacted and why she never expected her story to get this popular.
Shala Holm is a Buffalo, Minnesota native. Shala encountered a huge snapping turtle months ago, but it is only recently that her picture has gone viral.