Dark Woods Weekly Archives

FIELD NOTE #2026-00812-1

Frogman May be Elevated to Official State Cryptid

LOCATION: Columbus, OH

Lawmakers in Ohio introduced bipartisan House Bill 821 to designate the Loveland Frog (or Frogman) as the official state cryptid to boost local tourism and community identity. The legendary 4-foot-tall upright amphibian is said to inhabit areas near the Little Miami River.

FIELD NOTE #2026-00816-1

13 Year Old Discovers New Species

LOCATION: Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Thirteen-year-old Ryoya Sugimoto accomplished something cryptid hunters dream about: he found an animal science didn’t know existed. Discovered while exploring Japan’s coast, the tiny marine creature was confirmed by researchers as a previously unknown species. Unlike a blurry Bigfoot photo or UFO video, this mystery went from “What the heck is that?” to scientifically documented new animal.

FIELD NOTE #2026-0607-1

America's Loch Ness Monster Caught on Video?

LOCATION: Lake Champlain, NY

While reviewing footage shot on Lake Champlain, a film crew noticed a strange object moving through the water behind their boat—an object some believe could be the legendary cryptid known as Champ. Supporters are calling it one of the most intriguing pieces of evidence in years, while skeptics point to more ordinary explanations lurking beneath the surface. Has the centuries-old mystery of Lake Champlain's been solved?