Octopus of Oklahoma
Overview
Aquatic Creature
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Freshwater creature in various Oklahoma lakes, particularly Lakes Thunderbird, Tenkiller, and Oolagah. Described as octopus-like creature, highly unusual for freshwater. Reports describe tentacles grabbing swimmers and divers. Some theories suggest giant catfish or other large fish misidentified, but witnesses insist on octopus-like appearance.
Behavior
Grabs swimmers and divers with tentacles
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma, USA
Habitat:
Oklahoma lakes (Thunderbird, Tenkiller, Oolagah)
Oklahoma lakes (Thunderbird, Tenkiller, Oolagah)
Characteristics
Size:
Tentacles several feet long
Tentacles several feet long
Historical Context
First Reported:
1950s-present
1950s-present
Folklore Origins:
Oklahoma lake legends, ongoing reports
Oklahoma lake legends, ongoing reports
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