EP 5: THE HONEY ISLAND SWAMP MONSTER!!!

I think the words Honey Island might mislead the average adventurer into thinking that maybe this creature isn't as scary as it could be. But, if you've listened to an episode of this podcasts you'd know that if the other two words in a creatures name are ... SWAMP MONSTER ... that means its time to grab your blanket. Hailing all the way from the southeast side of Louisiana I'd like to introduce you all to Bigfoots cousin the Honey Island Swamp Monster. From generation to generation there have been tales told of a 7ft tall being with large webbed feet that roams the swamps of Louisiana. From what I was able to find, those tales are in fact true!

I think the words Honey Island might mislead the average adventurer into thinking that maybe this creature isn't as scary as it could be. But, if you've listened to an episode of this podcasts you'd know that if the other two words in a creatures name are ... SWAMP MONSTER ...

The Honey Island Swamp

Actual Mold of The Honey Island Swamp Monsters Foot

Harlan Ford and the molds he made of The Honey Island Swamp Monsters Tracks!

Dana Holyfield the granddaughter of Harlan Ford

A Google image of how close the NASA center is to the Pearl River!

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