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Cryptids and UFOs in Idaho

Sharlie, Pend Oreille Paddler: the creatures, UFO files and strange history of Idaho, all in one place.

  • 2 creatures with famous cases
  • 36 Air Force UFO files
  • 1 old newspaper reports

Creatures reported in Idaho

Sharlieaka Slimy Slim, Twilight Dragon of Payette LakeA 30 to 40 ft humped serpent reported in Idaho's Payette Lake since 1920.Pend Oreille Paddleraka The PaddlerNorth Idaho's lake monster: a large grey shape in Lake Pend Oreille, where the US Navy has tested submarines since the Second World War.

Famous cases

  1. 1920Tie cutters see a 'log' start to move
    Sharlie · McCall, Idaho
  2. 1944First reports from the lake
    Pend Oreille Paddler · Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint, Idaho
  3. 1946About twenty people watch a 30 to 40 ft creature diving
    Sharlie · McCall, Idaho
  4. 1954Newspaper contest names the serpent Sharlie
    Sharlie · McCall, Idaho
  5. 1984The papier-mâché catfish
    Pend Oreille Paddler · Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint, Idaho
  6. 1985A teacher chases a grey shape
    Pend Oreille Paddler · Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint, Idaho

UFO files

From the old newspapers

Strange creatures, sea serpents and mystery airships reported in Idaho papers before 1927.

  1. 1893The wild man of Long Valley, Idaho
    Cascade

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