#honey island swamp

[justdownthecreek]

Honey Island Swamp, near Slidell, LA

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Raccoons on honey island swamp tour. The company was Cajun Encounters and they were amazing! Went for gators but omfg these little guys!!!💕🦝💕

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Cryptid of the Day: Honey Island Swamp Monster 

Description: A cross between a Bigfoot and an alligator is the Honey Island Swamp Monster, a creature that’s been prowling around that swamp since 1963 when two hunters came across it, which left behind slain boars and three-toed webbed footprints. Some say it's an aquatic Bigfoot while others say it’s a science experiment gone horribly wrong.

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I made cryptid theme valentines day cards for my gay law club fundraiser

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Monster High Monster Mash! (Semi Finals 1)

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[mecthology]

The Honey Island Swamp monster.

According to alleged witnesses, the creature is typically described as a sizable bipedal humanoid standing around 7 feet (2 meters) tall, adorned with gray fur, and characterized by yellow or red eyes emitting a putrid odor. It is also commonly referred to by locals as the Louisiana Wookiee or The Thing. Plaster casts of footprints purportedly belonging to the creature often exhibit four toes, a departure from the natural primate trait of possessing five toes.

The initial reported sighting dates back to 1963 and was attributed to Harlan Ford, a retired air traffic controller who had taken up wildlife photography. Following his passing in 1980, a reel of Super 8 film depicting the creature was discovered among his belongings.

In 1974, Ford and his companion Billy Mills reported discovering peculiar footprints in the vicinity, alongside the carcass of a wild boar exhibiting a gashed throat.

Presently, there are continued claims of the creature's presence within the swamp and the bayous along the Pearl River. Local legends recount a train accident near the swamp during the early 20th century, resulting in the escape of chimpanzees from a traveling circus. It is speculated that these chimpanzees adapted to the environment, providing a potential explanation for the origins of the creature.

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Source: Wikipedia

[bigfootbeat]

Honey Island Swamp Monster

Legend claims that the Honey Island Swamp Monster resides in Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp. Various depictions depict the monster as a bipedal, ape-like creature, approximately seven feet tall, with gray or brown hair and yellow eyes. People claim that the monster leaves behind enormous footprints encrusted with webs, adding to its enigmatic appeal. A local hunter named Harlan Ford reported sightings of the bigfoot creature that would later become known as the Honey Island Swamp Monster in the early 1960s. Ford claimed to have seen the creature multiple times and captured footage of it, but people often dispute the authenticity of this evidence. In order to obtain evidence, he went back to the marsh with a camera. He was both curious and determined to do it.

The footage that Ford was able to get is blurry and fleeting, and it includes a big figure walking on two legs through the thick undergrowth. Proponents of the film believe that it depicts a monster that is unlike any other animal that is known to exist in the region, despite the fact that the quality of the footage makes it difficult to identify clear features. On the other hand, those who harbor skepticism contend that the figure could potentially be a costumed individual or a misidentified animal, like a bear. The footage has become an essential component of the Honey Island Swamp Monster legend, despite the criticism that has surrounded it. Documentaries and television programs investigating cryptids and unexplainable occurrences have also included it. Among cryptozoologists and aficionados, the legitimacy of the footage continues to be a contentious issue. While some individuals believe that it provides actual evidence of an unidentified species, others consider it a fake or a misreading of the facts. One school of thought suggests that the monster could be a misidentified animal, like a black bear with mange. Some schools of thought contend that the monster could represent an undiscovered species or even a supernatural entity. The Honey Island Swamp is a dense, secluded environment that is rich with fauna, making it an ideal backdrop for stories about a strange creature to flourish.

The local traditions and myths about the monster have become ingrained in the cultural fabric of the region, attracting individuals who are interested in cryptozoology as well as others who are curious about the monster. The Honey Island Swamp Monster continues to fascinate the imagination of those who hear its story, embodying the mystery and fascination of the uncharted wilderness. Even though there is no substantial evidence to explain its existence. Regardless of whether or not the footage taken by Harlan Ford is accurate, it has been a significant contributor to the perpetuation of the theory that the Honey Island Swamp Monster exists in popular culture. The idea of undiscovered creatures hiding in the most remote parts of the earth continues to pique the interest of people.

[dailyunsolvedmysteries]

The Honey Island Swamp Monster

Late at night in the depths of the Honey Island Swamp, a piercing and unforgettable cry heralds the movement of the creature. Known to rip out the throats of wild boar and tear elevated hunting camps from their pilings, the Honey Island Swamp Monster serves as a powerful image of what lurks in the marshes, waiting for unsuspecting prey. Legends of a giant beast terrorizing the region stretch back to Native American lore, but modern sightings began in 1963, when two FAA air traffic control men and local outdoors men set up camp in the interior of the marsh’s seventy thousand acres.

Harlan Ford and friend Billy D. Mills, Sr. noticed the potential campsite while flying over a remote area of the swamp outside Slidell, Louisiana. “It was prime hunting territory, and in an isolated area that few people had traveled,” said Dana Holyfield, Ford’s granddaughter and swamp monster advocate. “After he retired, he spent a lot of time at the camp documenting wildlife and eventually the creature we call the Honey Island Swamp Monster.”

Ford appeared on a 1970s television series called In Search Of… and described an unkempt behemoth, over seven feet tall, with scraggly black hair covering its body from head to toe and piercing amber eyes looking out from a surprisingly human-like face. “I thought it might be a bear, and then it turned around,” said Ford. Along with his physical descriptions, Ford produced a plaster cast of an impression of the creature’s foot—a four-toed, web-footed cross between that of a primate and a large alligator.

Because Ford’s account aired nationally, the local legend reached a new audience. “It was monster-mania around here,” said Holyfield. Other area residents came forward to challenge Ford, claiming he and his friends created the swamp monster to secure their hunting territory. Maybe they were bored or wanted to boost the local economy. “Someone had a shoe with a [swamp monster] track glued on the bottom and said they [Ford and his friends] walked around the swamp making the footprints,” said Holyfield.

Ford never stopped searching for the monster but retreated from the public eye following the criticism. His wife Yvonne found a video he recorded in the attic after his death in 1980, grainy 8 mm footage of what looks like a large man covered in hair, walking behind rows of trees in the foreground. The family also found a letter Ford wrote describing his encounters, clearly meant for publication but boxed up along with plaster casts and the video footage. If Ford invented the swamp monster for notoriety or hunting rights, why did he hide the majority of his evidence?

“I don’t care whether or not people believe in the Honey Island Swamp Monster,” said Neil Benson, owner of Pearl River Eco Tours. “There are a lot of things in life that we believe in that we haven’t seen—like God. I don’t know what it was; I just know I saw something that day.”

Benson doesn’t claim he saw “what people call the Honey Island Swamp Monster,” but he described something similar. “I was 16 years old paddling away from my duck blind in a pirogue. I saw something tall moving, unlike any creature I have seen move on two legs through water, unimpeded. It wasn’t a bear. It wasn’t like any man I’ve seen,” he said.

Benson tells the story on his swamp tours when people ask and also keeps a plaster cast of Harlan’s swamp-monster footprint impression, given to him by Dana. The casts have made their way around St. Tammany Parish, gifts from Holyfield to enthusiasts and fellow believers. Another is on display at the Abita Mystery House in Abita Springs, Louisiana.

Museum owner John Preble likens the swamp monster to the ivory-billed woodpecker, a species that hasn’t been formally observed or documented for years and is considered by experts to be extinct. “People tell me they’ve seen the swamp monster and that they’ve seen the ivory-billed woodpecker. The swamp is huge, and there are places where things can hide,” said Preble. “And Dana’s the real deal. When you meet her and hear her story, you believe it.”

Holyfield has spent most of her life searching for the same creature as her grandfather. She has written books and produced documentaries detailing encounters across the Honey Island Swamp. “I do this work because I believe my grandfather’s story. It matters whether or not it’s real because, if it weren’t real, a lot of people living around here would be crazy and have seen things that aren’t there,” she said.

[dailyunsolvedmysteries-movedd]

The Honey Island Swamp Monster

Late at night in the depths of the Honey Island Swamp, a piercing and unforgettable cry heralds the movement of the creature. Known to rip out the throats of wild boar and tear elevated hunting camps from their pilings, the Honey Island Swamp Monster serves as a powerful image of what lurks in the marshes, waiting for unsuspecting prey. Legends of a giant beast terrorizing the region stretch back to Native American lore, but modern sightings began in 1963, when two FAA air traffic control men and local outdoors men set up camp in the interior of the marsh’s seventy thousand acres.

Harlan Ford and friend Billy D. Mills, Sr. noticed the potential campsite while flying over a remote area of the swamp outside Slidell, Louisiana. “It was prime hunting territory, and in an isolated area that few people had traveled,” said Dana Holyfield, Ford’s granddaughter and swamp monster advocate. “After he retired, he spent a lot of time at the camp documenting wildlife and eventually the creature we call the Honey Island Swamp Monster.”

Ford appeared on a 1970s television series called In Search Of… and described an unkempt behemoth, over seven feet tall, with scraggly black hair covering its body from head to toe and piercing amber eyes looking out from a surprisingly human-like face. “I thought it might be a bear, and then it turned around,” said Ford. Along with his physical descriptions, Ford produced a plaster cast of an impression of the creature’s foot—a four-toed, web-footed cross between that of a primate and a large alligator.

Because Ford’s account aired nationally, the local legend reached a new audience. “It was monster-mania around here,” said Holyfield. Other area residents came forward to challenge Ford, claiming he and his friends created the swamp monster to secure their hunting territory. Maybe they were bored or wanted to boost the local economy. “Someone had a shoe with a [swamp monster] track glued on the bottom and said they [Ford and his friends] walked around the swamp making the footprints,” said Holyfield.

Ford never stopped searching for the monster but retreated from the public eye following the criticism. His wife Yvonne found a video he recorded in the attic after his death in 1980, grainy 8 mm footage of what looks like a large man covered in hair, walking behind rows of trees in the foreground. The family also found a letter Ford wrote describing his encounters, clearly meant for publication but boxed up along with plaster casts and the video footage. If Ford invented the swamp monster for notoriety or hunting rights, why did he hide the majority of his evidence?

“I don’t care whether or not people believe in the Honey Island Swamp Monster,” said Neil Benson, owner of Pearl River Eco Tours. “There are a lot of things in life that we believe in that we haven’t seen—like God. I don’t know what it was; I just know I saw something that day.”

Benson doesn’t claim he saw “what people call the Honey Island Swamp Monster,” but he described something similar. “I was 16 years old paddling away from my duck blind in a pirogue. I saw something tall moving, unlike any creature I have seen move on two legs through water, unimpeded. It wasn’t a bear. It wasn’t like any man I’ve seen,” he said.

Benson tells the story on his swamp tours when people ask and also keeps a plaster cast of Harlan’s swamp-monster footprint impression, given to him by Dana. The casts have made their way around St. Tammany Parish, gifts from Holyfield to enthusiasts and fellow believers. Another is on display at the Abita Mystery House in Abita Springs, Louisiana.

Museum owner John Preble likens the swamp monster to the ivory-billed woodpecker, a species that hasn’t been formally observed or documented for years and is considered by experts to be extinct. “People tell me they’ve seen the swamp monster and that they’ve seen the ivory-billed woodpecker. The swamp is huge, and there are places where things can hide,” said Preble. “And Dana’s the real deal. When you meet her and hear her story, you believe it.”

Holyfield has spent most of her life searching for the same creature as her grandfather. She has written books and produced documentaries detailing encounters across the Honey Island Swamp. “I do this work because I believe my grandfather’s story. It matters whether or not it’s real because, if it weren’t real, a lot of people living around here would be crazy and have seen things that aren’t there,” she said.

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Honey Island Swamp, near Slidell, LA

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Writing Reference: Legendary Creatures

Air Creatures

Ahool

Jersey Devil

Mothman

Thunderbird

Water Creatures

Lake Monsters

Akkorokamui

Bessie

Bunyip

Cadborosaurus

Champ

Chessie

Dobhar-Chu

El Cuero

Issie

Lagarfljót Worm

Loch Ness Monster

Nahuelito

Sea Monsters

Merfolk

Moha moha

Swamp Monsters

Bunyip

El Hombre Caimán

Honey Island Swamp Monster

River Monsters

Altamaha-ha

Bunyip

Encantado

Grootslang

Lizard Man

Loveland Frogman

Mamlambo

Mokele-mbembe

Land Creatures

Almas

Barmanou

Batutut

Bearilla

Beast of Bladenboro

Beast of Bray Road

Beast of Exmoor

Beast of Gévaudan

Bigfoot

Chupacabra

Dingonek

Ebu Gogo

Fouke Monster

Mapinguary

Moehau

Mongolian Death Worm

Nandi Bear

Orang Pendek

Ozark Howler

Pope Lick Monster

Skunk Ape

Tatzelwurm

Thylacine

Wendigo

Yeren

Yeti

Yowie

Source ⚜ More: Writing Notes & References Writing References: Worldbuilding ⚜ Plot ⚜ Character

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Tfw you fed a werewolf a shitty ham and cheese sandwich and now shes obsessed with you. Run for your life little dude. ((Wip for the chapter after the next for my dumb rougarou story))

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Monster High Monster Mash! Round 9: Cryptids

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