A giant bug appeared over the Tahoe City Marina Tuesday afternoon outside of Jake's on the Lake restaurant, and was caught in action by a local webcam.

Authorities are investigating the strange occurence, which is rumored to be the second of its kind in as many years, however, no clues as to the bug's orgin have yet become available. Immediately after the sighting, local Tahoe TV camera crews attempted to again catch a view of the creature, but were unsuccessful.

Officials at Tahoetopia.com, the operators of the webcam that caught the image, have suggested that the bug may in fact be a prank to draw attention to the Tahoe region. Thus far, this supposition is unconfirmed, but Tahoetopia has reported recent spikes in visits to the webcam page, presumably by those trying to catch sight of the bug again. Authorities are also looking into reported shenanigans that took place during the "Aloha Tuesdays" party at Jake's on the Lake Tuesday night in search of witnesses or clues.

Anyone sighting bugs or other giant insects is asked to post the sighting quickly on the Tahoetopia.com webcam page's comment section. The webcam can be accessed here.