EP 49: THE ALTAMAHA-HA OF GEORGIA!

Who misses hearing about aquatic cryptids? Ok well that's a relief because I thought it might have just been me, but we have a new one for you all this week. In Georgia there lives an aquatic cryptid known as the Altamaha-ha a.k.a. Altie. It has called the Altamaha River and the waterways around it home since the 1800's. Although this creature may have been seen multiple times, actual proof of its existence has still proven hard to find. Listen to this week's episode and see what we know about this creature and maybe figure out if you just might be able to prove once and for all that Altie exists. Enjoy!

This is exactly what I thought was swimming with me in the pool!

Altamaha River on a map

A sky view of the Altamaha River

This is what a Sturgeon

St. Simons Island on a map

Footage of what someone believes is a baby Altamaha-ha

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

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3. Warren, J., Landers, M., & SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS. (2018, 03 19). Scientists identify mysterious dead Coastal Georgia ‘sea monster’. Jacksonville.com. Retrieved February 2, 2022, from https://amp.jacksonville.com/amp/12956559007

4. Explore Georgia. (n.d.). Altamaha River | Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website. Explore Georgia. Retrieved February 2, 2022, from https://www.exploregeorgia.org/hazlehurst/outdoors-nature/fishing/altamaha-river

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For the Video:

1. Warren, J., & Savannah Morning News & savannahnow.com. (2018, March 19). Unknown creature found on barrier islands. YouTube. Retrieved February 2, 2022, from https://youtu.be/mTSauxPgX8M

For the Image:

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