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?
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