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5 Eerie Urban Legends Around the U.S.

The Mogollon Monster, also known as the Arizona Bigfoot, is a large, apelike creature said to roam the Mogollon Rim in northeastern Arizona.

The mythical monster was first recorded by cryptozoology investigator Don Davis in the mid-1940s, and alleged sightings have continued for decades, though no scientific evidence confirms the creature's existence. Witnesses describe the Mogollon Monster as standing 7 to 10 feet tall. The creature also is said to be covered in long brown hair (except for its face), with a strong, foul odor. It reportedly moves with a gangly, apelike gait, leaving footprints up to 22 inches long. Just before its appearance, an eerie silence is often reported, though some claim to hear howling, growling, and screaming sounds unlike those from any known wildlife.

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