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Thursday, July 27, 2023
SKUNK APE, CHIMP, OR BONOBO? Recently Surfaced Photo From Florida Raises Questions
Coast to Coast states on it website:
"A peculiar game camera photo circulating online shows what appears to be a diminutive simian that some suspect could be Florida's version of Bigfoot. The circumstances surrounding the image are scant, at best, though it was reportedly captured at a hunter's feed plot somewhere in the state and was given to a Skunk Ape researcher. As often happens with fantastic photos possibly showing Bigfoot, the game camera picture wound up being shared across all manner of Sasquatch-related social media groups with many observers offering their interpretation of the image.
Among the suggestions for what the animal might be are a chimp, a bonobo, or perhaps a bear. Since the photo was purportedly taken in Florida, some have surmised that the simian is the famed Skunk Ape, which is a Bigfoot-like cryptid said to reside in the Sunshine State. Intriguingly, many individuals have suggested that the picture actually shows some kind of adult ape-like creature cradling its baby, though this may be merely a trick of light and shadow."
NOTE: After looking at the details of the image and those statements that this photo was obtained in Florida, I believe that this is a more common simian creature. According to several investigator and researchers that I have talked too in Florida, it's apparent to them that there is definitely a breeding population of escaped chimps, even possible bonobos, in parts of Florida. Could it be a Skunk Ape? Possibly, but I feel that's doubtful. Lon
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The Hat Man is a phenomenon in which witnesses report seeing a shadow-like entity dressed in a trench coat and a hat of some kind, usually a fedora.
The Hat Man acts like a ghost, and is usually visible standing up. Many people report "bumping into" this entity, which does absolutely nothing for seconds or even minutes, then moves around a bit and vanishes.
Unlike a ghost, who might have visible facial features, the Hat Man is a shadow with no identifiable features. This entity has substance and many paranormal researchers believe it studies and observes.
So, I ask. HAVE YOU SEEN 'THE HAT MAN?'
In this episode, I will describe the reports and incidents in detail and answer all questions from the chat room.
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