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Howler

a DEVIL MONKEY species found only in Southern Ohio

  • aggressive, especially while with young; may chase away dangers

  • scares dangers away with vocalizations & bad smells

  • nocturnal, moves fast

  • steals others' food

  • can mimic some human sounds


ENCOUNTERS

Summer 1978

Layman, OH Sees gorilla-like creature with long arms.


Winter 1978 - 1982

Marietta, OH [footprint discovery] 17" - 20" long; sees large, dark, smelly creature and is chased by it.


September 1994

Nelsonville, OH Sees creature that is as big as a bear, can walk on two legs, but runs on four. Sounds like a screaming monkey.


May 1998

Hoadley, OH Sees/hears trees shaking at night; sees creature with eyes the size of golf balls and far apart, blue iris, white around. Hears variety of strange sounds, including own name. Putrid scent.


July 11, 1998

Logan, OH Sees creature with snort or no neck, dark eyes, caramel blonde colored; tall, stocky, light-colored skin.


September 1998

Hoadley, OH Hears something following them; sees tall creature with blonde/brown hair.


June 17, 2017

West Union,…

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