Cryptid Sightings
Cryptid Location Year(s) Details
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Bigfoot Pacific Northwest (WA, OR) 1924, 1967 Multiple sightings, including the famous Patterson-Gimlin film in 1967 in Bluff Creek.
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Chupacabra Puerto Rico, Texas 1995, 2000 Reports of livestock mutilations and sightings of a hairless creature.
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Loch Ness Monster Lake Champlain (VT, NY) 1609, 1977 Numerous reports of a large creature, sometimes referred to as "Champ."
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Mokele-Mbembe Various locations in the U.S. 1992, 1995 Sightings often linked to descriptions of a large, dinosaur-like creature.
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Jersey Devil Pine Barrens (NJ) 1735, 1909 Descriptions of a winged creature causing havoc in the area, including livestock attacks.
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Wendigo Northern States (MI, WI) 1800s Folklore about a malevolent spirit associated with winter and famine.
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Flatwoods Monster Flatwoods (WV) 1952 A sighting of a humanoid creature with a spade-shaped head and glowing eyes.
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The Beast of Bray Road Elkhorn (WI) 1980s Reports of a werewolf-like creature seen on the road, particularly around Bray Road.
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Skunk Ape Florida Everglades 1970s-present Ongoing reports of a Bigfoot-like creature, often described as having a foul odor.
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Dover Demon Dover (MA) 1977 Sightings of a small, humanoid creature with glowing eyes and a bizarre appearance.
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Goatman Maryland 1970s-present Reports of a creature resembling a man with goat-like features, often near roads.
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Thunderbird Various locations 1800s-present Numerous sightings of a giant bird, often linked to Native American folklore.
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Jersey Devil New Jersey 1735-present A legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens, often described as a flying beast.
This table captures some of the most notable cryptid sightings in the U.S., but many more exist. Each cryptid has its unique lore and geographical significance. Let me know if you need more detailed information about any specific cryptid or location!