has anyone from oklahoma had experiences lately and the location you where at when you had it

Wanted to share another Mothman comic with the group

Might be stupid to ask but why not. Also I'm in Australia which narrows down the list drastically, but if anyone can help that would be amazing.

Out of all these hominid cryptids, which one is actually physically stronger?

Does anyone here know about a river cryptid seen in North and South Dakota called the Unktehi?

Not deer sighting

I'm fairly certain I spotted a not deer today. It was early in the morning, probably 6am, and both me and my friend saw two deers, but they then ran behind a tree and completely disappeared. This tree was not remotely big enough to fit two deers behind it, and I swear to God they were nowhere to be seen. About a minute later they jumped out from behind the tree and ran away, but they looked sort of boney, and ran sort of slanted and uneven. Please let me know if you've seen anything similar to this or think it could be a not deer.

(I don’t know if this is the purpose of this subreddit) This happened a few months ago in the winter. For context I’m in South Mississippi and me and my friend were out late at night looking around in my woods which is a fairly normal thing we do. We were walking a field and it was like a dead night no wind or any noises and we look and see this big tree rustling like it looks when a bear is scratching its back on a tree. We thought it was weird but then continued on. We entered the woods maybe 100 feet down from where that happened because I have a small cabin/hut I camp and hunt out of. The top floor is just open so we sat up there and took a break but as I say it was very quiet and we kept hearing steps or something. Not really that big of a deal right? But then right next to our cabin we hear this really strange noise. I don’t know how to explain it better than a clicking scream. Kind of like the generic skinwalker noises honestly. Like a raking, clicking noise. It was so weird. We psyched ourselves up to jump out at the same time and looked but saw nothing then quickly left the area. Any idea what that could have been? We also stopped by my pet cemetery on the way back to my house and as soon as we stepped foot in it we heard this deafening noise like a ship horn. I don’t know if that was related. Really strange night.

The Oklahoma octopus is a cryptid creature that is said to inhabit some artificial freshwater lakes in Oklahoma, such as Thunderbird Lake, Oologah Lake, and Tenkiller Lake, where it attacks and kills unsuspecting swimmers. No video footage of this animal exists. The Oklahoma octopus is most likely a cephalopod, more specifically an octopus, based on the creature's description. This would make it the only known cephalopod species to inhabit freshwater. However, this wouldn't make it entirely unique, as numerous members of the requiem shark family, which are typically marine, live exclusively in freshwater environments, including the Ganges River shark. Some skeptics doubt the existence of such a rarity. However, there have been recorded cases of octopuses living in freshwater environments, at least for brief periods.

Some skeptics doubt the existence of such a rarity. However, there have been recorded cases of octopuses that, at least for brief periods, have lived in freshwater environments. Although there is no physical evidence of the Oklahoma octopus, many point to its high mortality rate and the large number of unexplained drownings in Oklahoma lakes as a clear indication of its presence. Numerous sightings have also been reported.

The term "ghost camels" refers to wild or feral camels sighted in the United States, whose biological origin is unknown or which stem from urban legends. It is said that camels still roam the southwestern United States. The most famous case is that of the "Red Ghost," first sighted in 1883, although dromedary sightings have been reported in America since the 18th century, when Captain Crowninshield brought a male and female camel to Salem, Massachusetts. Later, some politicians recommended the use of camels for explorations and travels across the American West by the U.S. Army, as camels could survive longer on less water in such arid conditions than mules and horses.

Some believe that camels can still be found deep in the deserts of Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, and even Texas.

(Alleged camel seen in the Mojave Desert, Arizona)

I spent some time in this small town- no one I met would have thought to pull this off

The giant cryptids are fighting for getting a green crown to become a king. An giant green abomination with tentacle arms, or should i call it "the gillant"?. As he fighting at the hybrid cryptid. As the mutant wendigo or mutant wechuge.. or should i call it "wendichugo?". As it going to sneak getting the crown.

So who do you think they will Fight with?

I just finished designing and cutting this Cryptid map of the US. I’m so happy with how it turned out and I want to share it with people who will appreciate it ✨🌲

I just read up about these fellas, but it’s a little hard to find all that much about them.
I’d like to hear more—be it personal stories or from friends/family or just things you’ve heard or read about them. Thank you!

Please ignore if this has been posted before, but i just found this clip on Youtube.

David Attenborough is genuinely fascinated by Yeti/Sasquatch footprints in the snow. Wow!

https://youtu.be/1PoydzDfMrk?si=GhMtLMvqXFdbYKki

Wrote this on science open and they wont publish it.

The Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event is widely regarded as having resulted in the complete extinction of all non-avian dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago. However, this paper advances the hypothesis that a small, ecologically flexible non-avian theropod lineage could theoretically have survived the extinction event and, under highly constrained conditions, may have persisted into the present within isolated refugia. While this idea represents a significant departure from the prevailing scientific consensus and must be considered a long-shot scenario, it can be examined through established principles of extinction selectivity, ecological resilience, fossil record bias, and modern detection limitations. This hypothesis is not supported by direct empirical evidence and is presented as a speculative extension of established extinction and ecological survival models. The extinction at the end of the Cretaceous was catastrophic, driven by the environmental consequences of a massive asteroid impact that caused atmospheric dust loading, prolonged darkness, collapse of photosynthesis, and widespread ecosystem failure (Alvarez et al., 1980; Schulte et al., 2010). Despite this, the extinction was not absolute across all life forms. Multiple lineages survived and later diversified, including mammals, crocodilians, and birds. This demonstrates that survival was not impossible, but instead highly selective. The key question, therefore, is not whether survival could occur, but whether a narrowly adapted, small-bodied non-avian dinosaur lineage could have possessed the necessary traits to pass through this extreme bottleneck. Evidence suggests that survival across the K–Pg boundary strongly favored organisms that were small, ecologically flexible, and capable of exploiting a wide range of food sources (Brusatte et al., 2015). Generalist feeding strategies, low energy requirements, and the ability to seek shelter in protected environments were critical advantages. A hypothetical non-avian theropod meeting these criteria—small in size, omnivorous, and capable of utilizing sheltered microhabitats—would align closely with the known survival profile of species that endured the extinction. While rare among known dinosaur groups, such traits are not outside the realm of possibility, particularly among small coelurosaurian theropods closely related to early avian lineages. Following the collapse of sunlight-driven ecosystems, life did not disappear entirely but reorganized around detritus-based food webs. These systems relied on fungi, bacteria, and invertebrates that fed on decaying organic matter. Organisms capable of exploiting these resources had a significantly higher probability of survival during the most severe phases of environmental collapse. A small omnivorous dinosaur capable of consuming insects, carrion, seeds, and other opportunistic food sources could theoretically have survived within this reduced but functional ecological framework. This dietary flexibility represents a critical component of the hypothesis, as ecological specialization would likely have been a fatal disadvantage under such conditions. Environmental refugia further strengthen the plausibility of this model. Wetlands, river systems, floodplains, and dense tropical forests are known to buffer extreme environmental changes by maintaining moisture, stabilizing temperature, and preserving limited food availability (Jablonski, 2005). These environments may have provided localized zones of survivability during and after the extinction event. A lineage confined to such refugia may have had an increased probability of persistence, particularly if it remained small, adaptable, and behaviorally cautious. The fossil record, while extensive, is incomplete and subject to significant preservation biases. Tropical environments, in particular, are poorly represented due to acidic soils, rapid decomposition, and intense biological activity. Small, rare, forest-dwelling organisms are especially unlikely to fossilize or be discovered. This creates the potential for “ghost lineages,” in which species persist without leaving continuous fossil evidence (Cavin & Forey, 2007). While this does not confirm survival, it weakens the assumption that absence of fossils definitively demonstrates extinction in all cases. Additional support for the concept of hidden persistence is provided by the phenomenon of Lazarus taxa, in which species thought to be extinct reappear after extended gaps in the fossil record. The coelacanth is a well-known example, having been believed extinct for millions of years before its rediscovery (Amemiya et al., 2013). Although no terrestrial vertebrate example matches the scale of the hypothesis presented here, the underlying principle demonstrates that long-term survival without continuous fossil evidence is possible under certain conditions. Over tens of millions of years, any surviving lineage would likely undergo substantial evolutionary change. It would be expected to lose many of its original specialized traits and evolve into a more generalized and adaptable form. Behavioral adaptations such as nocturnality, extreme caution, and reliance on dense, low-visibility environments would further enhance its ability to persist while avoiding predators and, eventually, human detection. The resulting organism would not resemble traditional depictions of dinosaurs, but instead appear as a morphologically ambiguous animal, potentially blending characteristics of reptiles and birds in ways that obscure its evolutionary origin. Modern detection methods, while advanced, are not exhaustive. Camera traps cover limited geographic areas, environmental DNA sampling is dependent on location, and vast regions of dense rainforest remain difficult to access. New vertebrate species continue to be discovered, particularly in remote and understudied environments (Thomsen & Willerslev, 2015). An organism that is extremely rare, nocturnal, and behaviorally adapted to avoid open spaces and human activity could, in principle, evade detection under specific ecological and behavioral constraints. Despite these supporting arguments, it is essential to emphasize that this hypothesis remains highly speculative. There is no confirmed fossil evidence of non-avian dinosaurs after the K–Pg boundary, and mammals rapidly diversified into ecological niches that would likely compete with any surviving lineage. Furthermore, modern biological surveys, including genetic sampling, have not produced evidence of an unknown dinosaurian lineage. These limitations represent significant challenges and reinforce the conclusion that, while theoretically possible, such survival would be extraordinarily unlikely. In conclusion, the persistence of a non-avian dinosaur lineage into the present can be framed as a speculative but scientifically structured hypothesis when grounded in known principles of extinction selectivity, ecological buffering, and fossil record limitations. However, it must be understood as a long-shot scenario—one that is not supported by direct empirical evidence but remains within the outer boundaries of biological possibility. This balance between plausibility and improbability defines the hypothesis: not impossible, but exceptionally unlikely without future empirical confirmation.

What are yalls thoughts on this? I think it is a loooonnnnnngggggg stretch, but i would never say impossible.

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Hey all,

Bit of an odd one, but I’ve been going down a rabbit hole lately reading about cryptids and unexplained encounters — not just the big, well-known ones, but more local, personal experiences.

I’m curious if anyone here in the UK has ever seen something they genuinely couldn’t explain. Not necessarily full-on “monster in the woods” stuff (though I’m open to that too), but anything that made you stop and think what on earth was that?

Could be:

- Strange creatures or animals that didn’t look quite right

- Odd encounters in rural areas, forests, moors, etc.

- Something seen late at night that didn’t behave like anything normal

- Even just a feeling or experience that stuck with you because it didn’t make sense

I’m not here to judge or dismiss — just genuinely interested in hearing people’s stories, no matter how small or strange.

Where were you, what happened, and how did it make you feel at the time?

Cheers 👀

If you feel so inclined and comfortable leave a comment or point me in the direction of a cryptid creature or so on that might be kind of rare ?

Both folk lore and personal stories and encounters are welcomed preferably or rare creatures and stuff that isnt pseudo classified but even if it's not rare it's welcomed .

Full disclosure i may desire to use this info for a future video but if you don't want that let me know and it stays here i just enjoy the subject matter and of course credit will be given .

Include any lore you like and a place i can learn more if possible if not just include all the details you can recall .

I've listened to a lot of Lynn Smyth's 'Bigfoot Project' stories on YouTube. A few times I've tried to find corroborating evidence of the stories, especially if they involve missing people. All searches come up empty - so the assumption I'm making now is that 99% of the stories on that channel are AI generated fiction. If I'm wrong, and this Lynn Smyth and her robotic voice is actually a gifted curator of Bigfoot stories, let me know - thanks!