The cobalt waters of Lake Tahoe have long captivated the public, helping drive the area’s massive tourism industry and even attracting urban legends about what lies in the cold, shadowy depths. Theories have ranged from an aquatic creature named Tessie to perfectly preserved bodies dumped by the mafia decades ago. This week, Tahoe enthusiasts got to take in a much rarer view of the lake. On Friday, thousands of people tuned in to see a remotely operated vehicle travel down to the bottom of one of the country’s deepest lakes, at more than 1,500ft below the water.

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