Historic Cryptid Headline: April 29, 1909 - Wild Man Near Oconto

Wood County Reporter

April 29, 1909

“Wild Man Near Oconto”

Oconto, WIs, April 24. - Barney Flatley and William Tiets report having seen a wild man in the vicinity of Keegantown. It is said the strange creature has terrified some of the residents of that locality. The creature’s presence in that locality is a mystery to all. He is thought to be harmless.

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