Oklahoma has more than its fair share of spooky ghost stories, tall tales, and urban legends, but one mythical creature has been terrifying people for over 200 years, the fearsome Oklahoma octopus. This freshwater demon is said to lurk in the depths of the Sooner State lakes. Most do not survive an encounter with this beast.
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Sightings of the Oklahoma octopus have been reported at Tenkiller Lake and Thunderbird Lake. This would therefore mean that we have more than one octopus living in the lakes of the region. If you are unfamiliar with the Oklahoma octopus legend press play on the video below from the Animal Planet YouTube Channel. They actually made a feature film about the Oklahoma Octopus in the mid-2000s that made the freshwater monster even more famous.
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The creature is said to be the size of a horse or small vehicle, reddish-brown in color, and thirsty for human flesh. Over the years, the legend grew and more and more people became convinced that something is preying on unsuspecting lakegoers and hunting humans who are careless enough to swim far from shore. There have been many unexplained accidents, drownings and missing persons who have never been found. This happened at both lakes. Some say it’s the Oklahoma octopus!
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According to reports and even witnesses, there have been instances of people feeling like something was trying to pull them underwater. They were struggling to break free and most of the time they needed someone’s help to get out of it. So beware, stay off shore in deep waters and you could become a meal.
Once on the ground, those who were lucky enough to escape the monster noticed unusual marks and bruises that look like suction cup marks on their legs and torso. The same type of wounds or marks one would suffer if attacked by an octopus. Some even reported having bite marks and lacerations.
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There are tons of stories about the Oklahoma octopus, the legend is over 200 years old and continues to this day. Perhaps there’s a mythical creature lurking beneath the surface at Lake Tenkiller and Thunderbird waiting to make a meal for anyone unlucky enough to be in the water. This could explain all the mysterious drownings and disappearances that have taken place over the years and even until today. You have been warned!
So next time you’re at Tenkiller Lake or Thunderbird Lake, swim at your own risk! Octopus or no more than a few people met their end while visiting there. If you like hauntings and urban legends, click here to read more. Oklahoma has all kinds of ghost stories, haunted places, terrifying stories and monstrous creatures.
The terrible hauntings of downtown Lawton, OK.
When it comes to Lawton ghost stories and hauntings, Fort Sill has more than a few scary stories to tell. The most active hauntings and paranormal/supernatural occurrences that have been reported appear to be centered around downtown Lawton. If you’ve lived here for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard some of these terrifying stories yourself. If not, check out the photo gallery below of the terrible hauntings of downtown Lawton, OK.
Altus-Lugert Lake and SWOK Underwater Ghost Town
Like most rare things, conditions have to be ideal to see one of Oklahoma’s hidden gems. In years with good and average rains, the lost city of Lugert remains buried under the waves… but in dry years, especially drought-stricken ones, you can stroll through this pre-state city while enjoying the one of Oklahoma’s most beautiful areas, Quartz Mountain State Park.
Top 10 Terrifying and Spooky Towns in Oklahoma
While Oklahoma is well known for its beauty and friendly people, there are a few places in the Sooner State that you’ll want to avoid. These are the most terrifying cities and scary towns in the state. It’s not that they are bad places or plagued by crime and other negative factors. The cities below have one thing in common. They all have active paranormal and supernatural phenomena. From ghost stories to urban legends and tragic tales. Many of these places are well known to those who live in Oklahoma and even across the country. If you’re looking to scare yourself or do a little ghost hunting, you can start with the list below.
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