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Michigan Dogman

A seven-foot bipedal canine first reported by lumberjacks in 1887. It appears every ten years. The 'Legend' song in 1987 sparked hundreds of sighting reports. Something stalks the northern woods.

1887 - Present
Michigan, USA
100+ witnesses

The Michigan Dogman emerges from the north woods.

First Sighting

1887 Wexford County:

  • Two lumberjacks
  • Saw bipedal canine
  • Seven feet tall
  • Blue/amber eyes
  • Fled in terror

The Song

1987 phenomenon:

  • Steve Cook wrote “The Legend”
  • April Fool’s joke
  • Radio play
  • Hundreds called in
  • Real sightings reported

The Pattern

Ten-year cycle:

  • Years ending in 7
  • 1887, 1937, 1967
  • 1977, 1987, 1997
  • 2007, 2017
  • Pattern holds

Description

Consistent reports:

  • 6-7 feet tall
  • Muscular
  • Dog/wolf head
  • Bipedal stance
  • Can run on all fours

Gable Film

Alleged footage:

  • 2007 surfaced
  • Creature on film
  • Later revealed hoax
  • But sightings real
  • Debate continues

Modern Sightings

Reports continue:

  • Northern Michigan
  • Wisconsin too
  • Nighttime encounters
  • Near woods
  • Fear remains

Sources

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