"It Turned and Showed Me Its Teeth" - 1968 Suburban Pterodactyl Encounter

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The Cryptid Archives

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Welcome to The Cryptid Archives, where twice a week, documented encounters become immersive journeys into the unknown. This project is dedicated to uncovering witness statements from forgotten papers, books, and forums, bringing them to your screens for you to watch, listen, and learn. We adapt each encounter for modern media while weaving in the rich history and folklore of each area, creating an immersive narrative experience that preserves every detail of the original witness statement. We hope you enjoy your time at the Cryptid Archives, presented by Cryptids Across the Atlas

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"It Turned and Showed Me Its Teeth" - 1968 Suburban Pterodactyl Encounter | Illinois

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11 months ago

"It Turned and Showed Me Its Teeth" - 1968 Suburban Pterodactyl Encounter | Illinois

This file from the summer of 1968 brings us to the quiet suburbs of Lansing, Illinois, where a seventeen-year-old's routine walk to a neighbor's house became an encounter that would challenge our understanding of what's possible in modern America.

You're browsing the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presented by Cryptids Across the Atlas.

Shadow Over Torrence Avenue | Cryptid Archives

This short story was based on an encounter originally documented by the Pine Barrens Institute. Links to the original encounter, along with our other cryptid content can be found below.

What do you think about the unnatural silence that preceded this sighting? Many cryptid witnesses report a similar phenomenon - could this be evidence that these creatures somehow affect their environment, or do you think local wildlife simply sense their presence and respond instinctively? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and while you're there, don't forget to hit that follow button. If you enjoyed this encounter, please consider leaving an honest review - it helps other cryptid enthusiasts find these stories of the unexplained. And remember to keep your eyes open. You never know what you might see just on the edge of the road.

Full URL: https://pinebarrensinstitute.com/user-submitted-encounters/2019/12/23/user-submitted-cryptid-sighting-pterodactyl

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