| Mud Mermaids | |
|---|---|
 None | |
| Background | |
| Type | Cryptid |
| Continent | North America |
| Country | United States |
| One-Time? | Yes |
| Theories | · Cryptid · Large lizard · Washed-up fish |
The Mud Mermaids were a pair of strange amphibious animals discovered in October of 1891 in Vevay, Indiana a town located on the Ohio River in Switzerland County.
Appearance[]
The creatures were described as huge amphibious lizards with human features. They supposedly had human-like faces, but dog-like ears.[1]
Possible Explanations[]
There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:
- An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
- A pair of large lizard
- A pair of washed-up fish
Trivia[]
- The two creatures were found on the river's bank. The witness theorized that they subsisted on a diet of fish and mussels living in the river.
- The creatures were mentioned in an article in Weird Ohio.