Posted on 10/13/2008 9:53:10 AM PDT by Goonch
Cryptozoology is the science and study of unknown creatures not as yet catalogued by conventional science. Even so, that doesn't stop these strange beings from making their appearances all about our world, sometimes intruding into your own neighborhoods. Some may even be watching you as you go into your backyard to sit on your patio. Or perhaps they might be watching you from the bushes as you come home at night. One thing is certain, they like to pop into our world for a visit, but seem aware that they're being hunted, so are quick to vanish as abruptly as they appear on the scene.
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THE LOVELAND FROG MEN-If reports from various eyewitnesses can be believed, there's a small group of half-human half frog-like creatures living in the Little Miami River in Loveland, Ohio. And they're not very friendly. In May, 1955. a local businessman reported seeing this group squatting underneath a bridge just outside of the city. One of these creatures reportedly lifted up a sparking bar which shot off electrical currents. The eyewitness then reported an intense odor of almonds and alfalfa. What these creatures were doing squatting underneath a bridge and waving strange sparking bars in the air is anyone's guess. Only, it probably wouldn't be advisable to approach them and ask them what they are doing. In the 1970's, a local policeman took a shot at one of them, but missed, as it jumped underneath the bridge, apparently unharmed. During that time one of these frog-men also was seen rummaging about on the property of a local farmer. DESCRIPTION: Butt-Ugly looking Frog Men with bulging eyes, gaping mouths and bad attitudes. MOST RECENT SIGHTING: None, and maybe that's a good thing.
What about Spring Heeled Jack?
MOTHMAN-Mothman likes to hang out in the Point Pleasant , Ohio-West Viriginia area. He first made headlines in November 1966, when a group of cemetery workers spotted a brown, human-like gargoyle with wings flying over their heads. During that time, Mothman terrorized teenagers driving in cars, stole several dogs, and even showed up on the front lawn of a farmer, only to screech at him and fly off. Paranormal researcher John Keel even wrote a book about this bizarre creature and the paranormal events surrounding his many appearances in the Point Pleasant area. Called "The Mothman Prophecies", it remains the best work to date on the Mothman and his peculiar haunts. It must also be mentioned that this area of Ohio and West Virginia has long since been a hotbed for the sighting of paranormal creatures, UFOs, and other multi-dimensional events. Some researchers believe there is some kind of dimensional portal or door in this area, one of a certain number of similar portals across the planet. DESCRIPTION: The monster is more than seven feet tall, sometimes appearing "headless" with two large burning red eyes at either end of its shoulders. Other sightings report a gargoyle like head with horns. The creature is reported to possess two very large bat-like wings. He has been known to snatch dogs, cats, and other unsuspecting small animals up into his claws, never to be heard from again. MOST RECENT SIGHTING: W. Virignia, 2005. Mothman has been known to chase people and even play "chicken" with them, flying straight at their cars in attempted head-on collisions. If you ever encounter this freak from the pit of Hell, you would be best advised to lock your car doors and press your foot down on the accelerator.
SPRING HEEL JACK-This springing preternatural freak was first reported being seen in London, 1837. He was later seen galavanting around all of England, from Liverpool, Sheffield, then back into suburban London, an area he seems to prefer for some unknown reason, yet sightings have been reported as far away as Scotland. Description: Human wraith with hands like claws reported to be "cold and clammy", and eyes which resemble "red balls of fire". Known to make extraordinary leaps and hops as it moves about the neighborhood, it has been seen wearing a black cloak, a helmet and an oilskin tunic. MOST RECENT SIGHTING: None so far, but who would want to go out of their way to meet this thing?
Thanks for that pic.
Thanks for a nice diversion from the election and the stock market. (I sure miss Art Bell!)
My favorites are Sasquatch and the Jersey Devil. That Thunderbird up in Alaska is interesting as well.
I don’t see the Jackalope anywhere on that list. That, or Santa Claus.
why are the new jersey devils allowed to keep their name?
ok, that was 2 questions.
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THE JERSEY DEVIL-The legend goes that during the nineteenth century, a lady in the Pine Barrens, New Jersey, said she'd rather have Satan's child than have any more children with her husband. The devil must've heard her wish, because when she gave birth to her 13th child, it was a hideously deformed monster with cloven feet and tail. It escaped through the chimney and then started terrorizing the area. We know that reports of this creature have never ceased since the 1800s, but the Jersey Devil's appearances have been few in number over the last twenty years. Even so, those living in the area know it might not be prudent to go walking around in the Pine Barrens in the dark of night, or park their cars in some remote place for some quiet romantic interlude. Chances are, they just might attract the wrong kind of attention from a thing they certainly wouldn't want to be making out with. Since the Jersey Devil was reportedly born from a human female, some paranormal researchers feel it is most probably a hybrid, half-human, half-something else. If Satan really took this lady up on her alleged curse, he might have given her the seed of some kind of incubus or possibly another kind of infernal creature. DESCRIPTION: The monster is about 3 feet and a half high, with a horse's face but head like a collie, with a long neck and two feet long wingspan. Its hind legs is like those of a stork or crane. It makes a high blood curdling scream when aroused, so it is strongly advised not to excite it or get it upset if you have the misfortune of crossing its path. MOST RECENT SIGHTING:There have been no current sightings of The Jersey Devil, except for unconfirmed reports of it terrorizing hitchhikers.
THE THUNDERBIRD-Some researchers believe this creature is a Pterodactyl, a real remanent of prehistoric times, which has somehow managed to continue surviving in remote mountainous areas and other parts of the earth not easily accessible to the general public. Some researchers believe it is the real creature behind the mythological Phoenix of ancient history.DESCRIPTION: Very large pre-historical-looking bird that many researchers feel is a surviving member of a race of sky raptors millions of years old. MOST RECENT SIGHTING: Sightings of this enormous bird of prey have been reported sporadically through the 1970s, 80s, and even 90s. But if you see it duck low, pterodactyls are voracious meat-eaters that may not care very much what kind of mammal you are, as long as you're plump and tasty.
You need answers, you get Steve & Terry or Jane Freakin' Goodall.
What about the guy with a hook for an arm that hangs out at lovers’ lanes?
I want a mngwa!
That wasn’t very kind. This poor woman is a human being with feelings and emotions just like yours.
The Rays majority owner didn’t like the Devil part of their name so he changed it. Apparently the owners in Jersey don’t mind the Devil.
This is between you and me.
If you mention this to anyone I will release what I keep in my closet!!!
What about the long extinct “Moderate Democrat”.
You’ll find all of the others on this page before you find a living example of the “Moderate Democrat”.
That’s just silly - everyone KNOWS that the Devil Ray isn’t real!
Lizard Man Returns To Eat Dodge Mini-Vans
Twenty years after the South Carolinian monster known as Lizard Man was last heard of, he has returned, but this time to feast on the front end of a very delicious Dodge Mini-Van. In the silence of the night, Lizard Man managed to chew the hell out of the hood, grill and wheel wells. In addition to the poor van (I wonder if the insurance covers monster attacks?) the Lizard Man also attacked a box where some of the owner's 20 cats slept and now the cats are missing. Lizard Man is a reported seven-foot tall beast with green skin and three claws. The mini-van owner, Mr. Rawson, is prepared for the next time Lizard Man attempts to eat his van, and it is with a glock. Hey, an old man fighting a car- and cat-eating human-esque lizard with a glock is normal for the South, right?
"Lizard Man" returns?
http://jalopnik.com/363248/lizard-man-returns-to-eat-dodge-mini+vans
Posted: Feb 29, 2008 06:02 PM
BISHOPVILLE, SC (WIS) - After a nasty surprise Thursday morning for one Bishopville resident, she's wondering if the "Lizard Man" is back.
Dixie Rawson of Bishopville sent WIS News 10 an e-mail about a big surprise she got at her home Thursday morning. "The whole front half of our van is chewed up. There are bite marks right through the front grill. Both sides of the van above the wheel wells were bitten and the metal is bent like a piece of paper."
It reminded Dixie of the local legend of the "Lizard Man" that stretches back for decades. Now some are wondering if the Lizard Man is back.
The legend blows in with a brisk winter wind, sending chills through neighbors in Lee County.
"I couldn't believe it, I just couldn't believe it," says Bob Rawson. He looks down at the blood and claw marks on his van. "He literally bit, you can feel where he bit straight through here."
Who is "he"? It's a point of renewed debate in the area. Some are sure they know the only creature capable of this kind of damage is the Lizard Man.
If it is the Lizard Man, he's back nearly two decades after first being spotted near Scape Ore swamp.
No one's ever been able to confirm the account of the seven-foot monster with green skin, three toes and a three clawed fingers.
In addition to the car damage, the Rawsons didn't find their cats in the boxes where they usually sleep. They did find the towels inside shredded, and the same story with the morning paper. Whatever did this, the Rawsons aren't taking any chances.
His Glock loaded, Mr. Rawson is ready to shoot what he feels is most likely a bear. Lee County Sheriff E.J. Melvin says it could be a coyote, but then again, "All the scratch marks, people are saying, 'Sheriff, it's Lizard Man.' Don't know. It's hard to say."
Several of the Rawsons' 20 plus cats have also disappeared. They're hoping they were just scared away.
Ok, this isn’t exactly haunted, but it is close to Halloween.
That’s not a mngwa, that’s a didi!
That gate’s closed now - they built an overpass over Military Drive. But I remember going through it on a number of occasions.
Colonel, USAFR
How about the well or hole in the ground that they cannot tell where the bottom is? Idaho?
bmflr
I'd salute you Colonel but I'm out of uniform. :-)
Probbably wouldn't fit anyway
They won't let me on my patio......
Mel’s hole - outside of Yakima, Washington as I recall. (What a GREAT story!!) In sight of Mt. Adams - home of UFOs and some cult is up there as well that does gatherings and sing songs to attract the aliens.
THE DOVER DEMON-The Dover Demon was seen three times during the week of April, 1977, creeping about in Dover, Massachusetts, and cryptozoologists are still wondering just what kind of strange being this could be. Cryptozoologist Loren Coleman first broke the case, and interviewed the teenage eyewitnesses who had encountered. At first, they thought they were looking at a dog or cat, but soon became aware that they were seeing an unearthly creature creeping along a stone wall on Farm Street. It has a large watermelon type head with orange eyes, and had skin that looked like sandpaper. Later on that night it was seen again by another eyewitness, again, a teenager. The thing was seen repeatedly by other people during the next several days. One eyewitness estimated it to be about the size of a goat. Various researchers have thought this creature to possibly be extraterrestrial in origin, or possibly the result of a top secret government experiment gone wrong, some kind of escapee from a real-life Island of Dr. Moreau . DESCRIPTION: A nasty looking devil-eared freak. MOST RECENT SIGHTING: None have recently been reported, but how many of us would want to encounter this thing slithering along the sidewalk at 1a.m. in the morning in the cold, deep dark of night?
Know what you mean. It got so bad I had the patio leveled. Better safe than sorry
Okay... you set out the “SECRET”. Don’t look under your bed tonight!
It's OK. I don't actually sleep on the bed.
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“That wasn’t very kind. This poor woman is a human being with feelings and emotions just like yours.”
“There are some things so serious you have to laugh at them.” - Niels Bohr
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