EP 64: ARIZONA'S MOGOLLON MONSTER!

In Arizona there in an area known as the Mogollon Rim, this location is home to a cryptid that has been terrorizing locals for over 100 years. This creature is so popular that its tale has been published in The Arizona Republic Newspaper and even shared around the campfire's of many Boy Scout troops. With all these accounts being shared, the public eventually dubbed this cryptid the Mogollon Monster! Even though there are encounters shared from various people the true intentions of this being is unknown. It is believed however that the Mogollon Monster is related to the legendary Bigfoot! So where does that leave us in our feelings about this cryptid, well give this episode a listen so you can have the whole picture of the theories surrounding it. Enjoy!

Mogollon Rim’s location on a map

The Arizona Republic Newspaper Article

Another depiction of the Mogollon Monster

The Black Bear population in Arizona

The Native American Tribes in Arizona

The Have a 5k for the Mogollon Monster!!

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

1. Ford, E. (2017, October 24). Searching for the Mogollon Monster. Williams-Grand Canyon News. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://www.williamsnews.com/news/2017/oct/24/searching-mogollon-monster/

2. Visit Arizona. (n.d.). Mogollon Rim. Visit Arizona. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://www.visitarizona.com/places/parks-monuments/mogollon-rim/

3. Cryptid Wiki. (n.d.). Mogollon Monster. Cryptid Wiki. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Mogollon_Monster

4. Weird Arizona. (n.d.). Arizona. Weird Arizona. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from http://www.weirdus.com/states/arizona/bizarre_beasts/mongollon_monster/index.php

5. Arizona Republic. (2000, Oct 29). The Tale of the Mogollon Monster. Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/125720552/

For the Image:

1. Ford, E. (2017, October 24). Searching for the Mogollon Monster. Williams-Grand Canyon News. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://www.williamsnews.com/news/2017/oct/24/searching-mogollon-monster/

2. ALT AZ 93.3. (2021, June 19). Mogollon Monster Mudda w/ Dustin – ALT AZ 93.3. ALT AZ 93.3. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://altaz933.com/event/mogollon-monster-mudda-w-dustin/

3. Arizona Republic. (2000, Oct 29). The Tale of the Mogollon Monster. Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/125720552/

4. Bronner, L. D. (2011, August 25). Range of black bears in Arizona. East Valley Tribune. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/range-of-black-bears-in-arizona/image_5241cdbc-cef9-11e0-aac7-001cc4c03286.html

5. Google Maps. (n.d.). Mogollon Rim. Google Maps. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mogollon+Rim/@32.4931307,-109.5252435,6z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x872c690b96e7a2a3:0x9932419faab118d1!8m2!3d34.3236344!4d-110.9659578!5m1!1e4

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7. Arizona Department of Education. (n.d.). Arizona's Federally Recognized Tribes. Arizona Department of Education. Retrieved May 11, 2022, from https://www.azed.gov/oie/arizonas-federally-recognized-tribes