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Cryptids and UFOs in Michigan

Nain Rouge, Dogman, Melon heads: the creatures, UFO files and strange history of Michigan, all in one place.

  • 3 creatures with famous cases
  • 245 Air Force UFO files
  • 3 old newspaper reports

Creatures reported in Michigan

Nain Rougeaka Red Dwarf of Detroit, Demon of the StraitDetroit's red imp, said to appear before every disaster to hit the city.Dogmanaka Michigan Dogman, Upright canineA tall, upright, dog-headed creature with glowing eyes, the Midwest's favourite monster.Melon headsaka Melonheads, Melon-headsSmall, big-headed figures said to live in the woods of Michigan, Ohio and Connecticut.

Famous cases

  1. 1763Seen after the Battle of Bloody Run
    Nain Rouge · Detroit
  2. 1967Sighting before the riots
    Nain Rouge · Detroit, Michigan
  3. 1987"The Legend" broadcast
    Dogman · Traverse City, Michigan
  4. 2010First Marche du Nain Rouge
    Nain Rouge · Detroit, Michigan
  5. 2011Melonheads film
    Melon heads · West Michigan

UFO files

From the old newspapers

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

  1. 1884The phantom beacon over the Marine City wreck
    Harrisville
  2. 1888A 25-foot snake with a hairy head at Thunder Bay
    Alpena
  3. 1891An eagle and a child at Echo Lake
    Sault Ste. Marie

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