Vermont
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Coonigator
The Coonigator is a cryptid with a rounded body, grey fur, and a reptilian alligator head. They are the same size as a raccoon and live in wooded areas around Montpelier, Vermont. They’re thought to be scavengers that raid trash cans. Citations: Francis, Scott. Monster Spotter’s Guide to North America. United States, Adams Media, 2007.
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Champ
Champ is a cryptid thought to live in Lake Champlain in New York, Vermont, and Quebec. It is often recognized by a famous photo called “the Mansi photograph.” It has a thick body with a tapered neck, resembling a plesiosaur, though some describe it as a massive serpent. Some believe it may be related to a horned lake monster from Iroquois Native Americans. Reports appeared in newspapers around 1873 and P.T. Barnum offered a $50,000 reward to any who could bring the monster in, and of course, no one claimed this reward. It isn’t thought to be aggressive and features prominently in local tourism. Citations: Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The…