Cryptid Profile: The Monster Eel of Haslar Lake

August 19, 2018 / adam benedict

Reported in 1987, the monster of Haslar Lake made itself known quite quickly and fled the area just as fast. Encountered by three young men between the ages of 18-20 on August 9th, the monster was reported to have attacked 19yr old Ralph Marshall after jumping out of the trios boat in order to enjoy the water. While swimming, Ralph felt something thick slam into his left foot, he then felt an excruciating pain as sharp teeth bit into the same foot and tried to tear pieces of flesh off.

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categories / water
tags / monster eel, giant eel, haslar lake, england, gosport, portsmouth harbour, the solent

Cryptid Profile: The Pink-Headed Duck

August 19, 2018 / adam benedict

The Pink-Headed Duck, or Rhodonessa caryophyllacea, is a duck that once called the range of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar home (and quite possibly still does). The reason that many believe the Pink-Headed duck is extinct though, is that nobody has gotten verifiable proof that they still exist since June 1935 when what was thought to be the last wild specimen was unknowingly shot in India by C.M. Inglis, although reported (unverifiable) sightings carried well into the early 1960’s.

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categories / land, water
tags / pink headed duck, ivory billed woodpecker, asia china, china, india, bangladesh, england, france

Cryptid Profile: The Owlman (AKA: The Cornish Owlman or The Owlman of Mawnan)

August 18, 2018 / adam benedict

The large creature flying above the church tower was described as looking like a large man, covered in feathers, and in possession of two large wings. The feathers were dark gray in color and appeared to also be black in some areas. The huge monster lacked noticeable facial features and hands, but possessed long feet with large talon like claws.

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categories / air, land
tags / owlman, cornwall, england, chicago, mothman, north america

Cryptid History: The Great Loch Ness Monster Prank of 1972

August 18, 2018 / adam benedict

On March 31st and April 1st, 1972, a prank was pulled on a team of eight scientists from Yorkshire, England who were in Scotland to investigate - as well as try to capture - the infamous Loch Ness Monster.

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categories / water
tags / cryptid history, loch ness monster, scotland, england, hoax, elephant seal

Cryptid Profile: The Beast of Bodalog

August 18, 2018 / adam benedict

From September until December 1988, the sheep within the town of Rhayader (Powys, Wales) were viciously attacked and killed by an unknown creature. The monster would use the cover of darkness to carry out its assault and despite the towns best efforts, it was never captured. The unstoppable killing machine became known as The Beast of Bodalog.

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categories / water, land
tags / beast of bodalog, wales, england, snake

Cryptid Profile: The Afanc

August 18, 2018 / adam benedict

Since the 15th-century, monstrous creatures resembling a cross between a crocodile, a dragon, and a beaver have been said to dwell within lakes all throughout Wales. They were known to devour anybody foolish enough to swim within their waters and that the thrashing of ones tail could cause massive flooding to areas surrounding the lake in which it was inhabiting.

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categories / water
tags / afanc, england, pike, otter

Cryptid Profile: Girt Dog

August 18, 2018 / adam benedict

In 1810, farmers and townsfolk in Cumberland, England were dealing with a supposed beast that was roaming the countryside and killing their sheep. Over the course of six months, between 300 and 400 sheep were slaughtered. The unlucky sheep were drained of all their blood due to multiple teeth marks around the neck and abdominal region.

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categories / land
tags / girt dog, england, thylacine

Cryptid Profile: Flashlight Frog

August 18, 2018 / adam benedict

In June of 1997, naturalist and cryptozoologist, Jonathan Downes was visiting an animal fair at Newton Abbot in Devon, England. While there, he came across a cage of exotic tree frogs from Cameroon, West Africa. The exotic frog seller noted that the frogs were able to make their nose glow in darkness in order to attract prey.

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categories / land
tags / flashlight frog, jonathan downes, england, newton abbot, africa

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