Water Monster reports in Ohio

7 cases, best-documented first. Page 1 of 1.

We map claims, not creatures. A case is what some source says someone saw or heard, with the link to that source. It is not proof that anything was there, and a retelling counts once, not as a second sighting.

1. 

   Water Monster · Columbus, Ohio · 1986

   Columbus, Ohio1 independent source

   Witness reports seeing a huge white creature swim across a quarry pond, exit the water, and walk into the woods near the Olentangy River.

2. 

   Water Monster · Canton, Ohio · 1931

   Canton, Ohio1 independent source

   Residents near Congress Lake in Canton, Ohio report seeing a water monster named 'Amphibio', described as an ancient turtle that swims vigorously and has been caught by fishermen multiple times.

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   Water Monster · Monroe Township, Ohio · 1879

   Monroe Township, Ohio1 independent source

   Witnesses report a huge reptile chased through Monroe township and Big Indian creek before entering the Ohio river, causing panic and property damage.

4. 

   Water Monster · Ottawa County, Ohio · 1887

   Ottawa County, Ohio1 independent source

   Two French fishermen report seeing an immense fish-like monster with arms on the beach of Lake Erie, which died and was carried away by waves.

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   Water Monster · Lake Erie, Ohio · 1894

   Lake Erie, Ohio1 independent source

   A Baptist minister from Silver Creek, N.Y. claims to have seen a sea serpent in Lake Erie.

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   Water Monster · Sandusky County, Ohio · 1931

   Sandusky County, Ohio1 independent source

   Witnesses report a 20-foot long sea serpent caught in Lake Erie and taken to the Cincinnati zoo.

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   Water Monster · Ohio · 1893

   Ohio1 independent source

   A rowboat was capsized off Cedar point by something swimming very fast near the surface.