4 Strange Creatures And Cryptids That Have Been Spotted In Kansas Throughout History
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Kansas isn’t famously known for cryptid activity, as most of the strange happenings in the world seem to be centered in larger cities and mountain areas. However, these Kansas cryptids have had a few chilling sightings that just can’t be ignored. Have you seen any of these legends during your travels in Kansas? Tell us about them in the comments!
The creature was allegedly living in caverns below the freshwater lakes, which would serve as the perfect hiding place and reason no one else had seen Sam before. Some speculated the creature to actually be a "Foopengerkle", some species thought to be extinct and one that this writer certainly has never heard of before. No one has found any more evidence of Sinkhole Sam, but many explain it away with the underground cavern home theory.
Other sightings have compared the animal to more of a coyote or wolf but standing on two legs, and just a little too human looking to be a normal animal. Footprints have been found spaced out too far to be a normal man's stride, but no sightings have happened for a while, likely due to the alleged escaped gorilla's lifespan.
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Other sightings describe the same sort of creature, with shaggy hair five to six inches long and a very wide gait. Plenty of people are skeptical due to hoax calls and practical jokers, but the people who see Bigfoot out in the wild often believe in him forever after that.
Like modern birds, their bones were hollow, allowing for easier flight as they glid through the skies. They've been sighted all over the world, but multiple witnesses have spotted at least one in Kansas, west of Cheyenne Bottoms. Considering the Pterosaur's wingspan, it would be hard to confuse it for a large seabird, because there's simply no bird to compare it to, considering the Great Albatross has a wingspan only reaching about 11 feet. Considering they've been spotted all over the world, what do you think about a few still existing today?
If you’ve seen a cryptid in Kansas, please let us know about your experience in the comments! Cryptid hunting is always a fun pastime to exchange stories about, especially if you live in the same state. However, if you like your history a little more solid and proven, check out these 9 historic sites in Kansas perfect for a day trip.
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What are some creepy legendary cryptids in Kansas?
Kansas might be a pretty low-key place in general, but it’s not without its spooky urban legends, many of which include cryptids. Some notable cryptids in Kansas – or at least said to be in Kansas – include the nightmarish Native American legend called the Wendigo. Many Native peoples across the North American continent have beliefs in some kind of Wendigo-esque creature, which is compelling (and creepy). It is always hungry, searching for dinner to make out of wayward souls, and varies in appearance from myth to myth. Despite its status as just that – a myth – there are still reports of Wendigo sightings in Kansas from time to time.
Are there any weird, mythical creatures in Kansas?
To continue on the above point, what are some other mythical creatures in Kansas that are said to be real? Sioux and Crow peoples both have legends of a headless entity – called “Two-Face” among the Sioux and “Red Woman” among the Crow – thought to be a harbinger of very bad luck if spotted. Honestly, we kind of think spotting a headless body of any kind is a pretty bad omen. Yikes. This is one of those creepy things in Kansas we just don’t want to think about.
What are some eerie Kansas cryptid stories?
Another famous Kansas cryptid story is that of the Deer Lady, a spirit responsible for love and fertility, who appears in the form of – you guessed it – a deer. She can be a harbinger of change and growth, too, and though most appearances of her are pretty benign, she’s still a force to be reckoned with, as she does not tolerate adulterous or sexually promiscuous men and is said to lead them into the woods before tramping them to death. Other than her (and the other Kansas cryptids and mythos mentioned here), there are others, like your traditional Bigfoot sightings, among other things.