Deer Man | |
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An artist's depiction by Jonathan Valiente | |
Background | |
Type | Cryptid |
Continent | North America |
Country | United States |
One-Time? | Yes |
Theories | · Cryptid · Misidentified deer · Hoax |
The Deer Man is a mysterious humanoid cryptid that was reportedly witnessed on a night in early Spring 2012 in the Witchita Mountains in Oklahoma by Kyle Heying and several friends. The creature was first seen after it was illuminated in their headlights.
Appearance[]
The creature was described as standing upright like a man, with human-like arms and legs. However, the head resembled that of a buffalo or an elk. The creature possessed glowing red eyes and was capable of emitting a piercing screech. (mysteriousuniverse.org)
Possible Explanations[]
There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:
- An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
- A misidentified deer
- A wendigo
- A hoax
Trivia[]
- Heying likened the creature's screech to that of a banshee.