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Although no physical evidence exists in the case of the Oklahoma Octopus, many point to the high mortality rate and a large number of unexplained drownings in the Oklahoma lakes as a clear sign of its presence. There have also been numerous reported sightings.
The Oklahoma octopus is a legendary creature said to live in some of the man-made lakes of Oklahoma, such as Lake Thunderbird, Lake Oolagah, and Lake Tenkiller. According to the legend, this octopus-like beast is the size of a horse, has reddish-brown skin, and long tentacles that can drag unsuspecting swimmers to their doom.
Where did this giant freshwater alpha predator come from? Why does it eat teenagers? Which Native American tribes had legends about a massive man-eating octopus living in Oklahoma? Continue reading to find out these things and more!
The Oklahoma Octopus, despite its relatively recent entry into the pantheon of mysterious beasts, has accumulated its fair share of sightings and stories. These tales range from the mildly unsettling to the downright terrifying, each adding a new layer to the legend.
There's no such thing as a freshwater octopus—unless you believe the stories of a massive and elusive octopus that haunts Oklahoma's Lake Thunderbird, moving unseen beneath the waters and...
19 gru 2013 · As the rate of unexplained drowning deaths has reportedly crept up in Oklahoma’s placid lakes, some observers have turned to an unusual explanation: a freshwater octopus.
27 sie 2024 · It must have been around ten years ago that I first heard about the Oklahoma Octopus. A video (that I’m surprised to find is still up) came across my YouTube page proclaiming, “Every year, there are more unexplained drownings in Oklahoma. Local legend says they're victims of the Oklahoma Octopus.”
