#23 The Loveland Frogman Mystery: Police Shootings, Alien Sparks, and Ohio’s Weirdest Cryptid

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Aliens, ghosts, government cover-ups, and that weird stuff your neighbor swears happened in the woods. This isn’t your grandma’s bedtime story, unless your grandma was into cryptids and chaos. Welcome to Paranormal Directive 13, your weekly trip down the rabbit hole of WTF.

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#23 The Loveland Frogman Mystery: Police Shootings, Alien Sparks, and Ohio’s Weirdest Cryptid

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33 minutes 29 seconds

1 month ago

#23 The Loveland Frogman Mystery: Police Shootings, Alien Sparks, and Ohio’s Weirdest Cryptid

Explore the full, chilling history of the Loveland Frogman in this deep-dive episode of Paranormal Directive 13. This legendary Ohio cryptid has baffled locals, police officers, and UFO researchers for over 70 years. Follow along as we unpack every bizarre twist in a story that mixes official police reports, unexplained technology, and a monster that somehow became a beloved town mascot.

Episode Highlights:

Early UFO-Era Encounters (1950s): Strange sightings along the Little Miami River of small frog-like beings with leathery skin, glowing eyes, and mysterious sparking wands. Links to the nearby Project Blue Book investigations add a layer of extraterrestrial intrigue.
The 1972 Police Reports: Two Loveland officers witness a three-foot humanoid on a freezing March night. One fires his service weapon as the creature stands upright, stares back, and climbs a guardrail. Official statements, physical evidence, and temperatures too cold for reptiles challenge the later “escaped iguana” explanation.
The Great Recantation: Decades later, one officer claims the creature was just a dead iguana. But biology and weather records say otherwise, leaving the “rational” explanation full of holes.
Modern Sightings and Viral Hoaxes: From a 2016 Pokémon Go video to ongoing festival reports, the Frogman keeps resurfacing, proving that folklore can thrive in the age of social media.
Theories and Possibilities: Misidentified animals, alien visitors, interdimensional travelers, or an undiscovered amphibian species. Each theory raises as many questions as it answers.
From Monster to Mascot: How Loveland turned its creepiest legend into a citywide celebration with Frogman festivals, merch, and a quirky civic identity.

If you’re fascinated by cryptids, UFO history, Ohio folklore, or real police testimony of unexplained creatures, this episode delivers a gripping, fact-packed journey through one of America’s most enduring paranormal mysteries.

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