Recent deaths include Louis Petolicchio, Clifford LaBrecque, Jr., Todd Strong, and David Arrighi.
Thunderbird Advocate Chief A. J. Huffer Dies
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In 1977, a man named John Huffer took several photos of two large birds taking flight from a tree. Although the sighting was mentioned by the Discovery Channel on their show, Into the Unknown, the birds pictured in the photos were dismissed as turkey vultures rather than Thunderbirds. This reality television appearance was linked to the sightings in Lawndale, Illinois. John Huffer, known later as Chief A. J. Huffer became a well-known advocate of giant cryptid birds. Thunderbird sightings have continued into the new millennium. On March 29, 2022, ”Chief AJ” Huffer suffered a fall. The doctors discovered a serious [...]
Cryptozoologist of the Year: The Golden Yeti 2021 Goes To Daniel Perez
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We wish to congratulate Perez for being acknowledged as 2021′s Cryptozoologist of the Year.
The Top Cryptozoology Deaths of 2021
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The year of 2021 continued the awfulness of the pandemic, and death surrounded us, even in cryptozoology.
Loren Coleman: Complete Book List 2022
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The Year 2022 will be Loren Coleman’s 62th year investigating in the field of cryptozoology, and his 45th year of being a published book author. Here is a list of over 135 of his contributions to the field.
Prolific Author Michael Newton, 69, Dies
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Michael Newton, 69, well-known for his cryptozoology encyclopedia, has died.
Champ Cryptozoologist Scott Mardis, 57, Dies Suddenly
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Remembrances of Scott Mardis from Ted Krulos and Kelly Milner Halls give more information to ponder on how dedicated the man was to his passion for cryptozoology.
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