Fifty some years ago, toxic barrels were dumped into Lake Superior. They are now leaking, and causing changes below the surface. Meranda Michaels, a young biologist, was hired to collect data onboard a floating lab on the largest fresh water lake in the world. A small grant became available, after the discovery of giant lamprey. On her way out to the facility, her and her extremely handsome boss get caught between two storms cells, and their boat sinks. Within minutes, hypothermia sets in and Meranda can no longer feel her limbs. She surrenders to the icy cold waters of Lake Superior. Meranda recalls the fact, that her beloved lake has taken many lives, and will now take hers. She makes peace with her fate, and is ready to join her parents and soulmate in the afterlife. Until she awakes in a cave....