'Cryptid creatures' greet visitors to Penitentiary Glen

Families braved cold temperatures and snowy weather to learn about Bigfoot, the Lake Erie Monster and other legendary ...
WVXU

A new look for Bessie? Local environmentalist gives Lake Erie mythical monster a plastic makeover

Bessie, Lake Erie's monster of legend, docked at Settler's Landing Park in Cleveland on Nov. 12th, 2025. Lake Erie’s mythical monster, Bessie, was spotted Wednesday in the Cuyahoga River. But this ...
Columbus Dispatch

Once threatened Lake Erie water snake hunts invasive fish. See viral Kelleys Island video

The Lake Erie water snake was once on the endangered and threatened species list. It's native to Kelleys Island and North, Middle and South Bass Islands. The Lake Erie water snake can grow up to 3.5 ...
The State

What are jellyfish doing in fresh water? They’ve appeared in Ohio, Pennsylvania

Freshwater jellyfish have been spotted in multiple areas of Lake Erie. Screengrab from Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection video on Facebook Your eyes aren’t deceiving you. There ...