Dover Demon
Overview
Entity/Being
Historical Only
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
A small humanoid creature approximately 3-4 feet tall with a disproportionately large, watermelon-shaped head. Described as having large, glowing orange eyes, no nose or ears, and thin, tendril-like fingers. The skin is described as hairless and pale, either peach-colored or gray. The body is thin with long, spindly limbs.
Behavior
Extremely rare sightings limited to a 25-hour period in 1977. Appears to be nocturnal and moves in an unusual, stiff-legged manner. Does not appear aggressive but seems curious about observers. No vocalizations were reported.
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Dover, Massachusetts
Dover, Massachusetts
Countries:
United States
United States
Habitat:
Suburban areas, wooded regions near Dover, MA
Suburban areas, wooded regions near Dover, MA
Characteristics
Size:
3-4 feet tall, extremely thin build
3-4 feet tall, extremely thin build
Diet:
Unknown
Unknown
Historical Context
First Reported:
April 21-22, 1977
April 21-22, 1977
Folklore Origins:
Modern cryptid with no traditional folklore background. All sightings occurred within a 25-hour period in April 1977 by four teenagers in separate incidents. The creature has not been reliably sighted since, making it one of the most concentrated cryptid flaps in history.
Modern cryptid with no traditional folklore background. All sightings occurred within a 25-hour period in April 1977 by four teenagers in separate incidents. The creature has not been reliably sighted since, making it one of the most concentrated cryptid flaps in history.
Notable Sightings:
Three separate sightings by credible teenage witnesses on April 21-22, 1977. Bill Bartlett first spotted it on Farm Street, followed by John Baxter and Abby Brabham in separate locations. All descriptions were remarkably consistent.
Three separate sightings by credible teenage witnesses on April 21-22, 1977. Bill Bartlett first spotted it on Farm Street, followed by John Baxter and Abby Brabham in separate locations. All descriptions were remarkably consistent.
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