The Loveland Frogman

The Loveland Frogman is an enduring cryptid legend from Ohio, first reported in 1955 near the Little Miami River. Witnesses described a 3-4 foot humanoid creature with leathery skin, webbed hands, and a frog-like face, reportedly seen crouching by the roadside before fleeing. The case gained notoriety in 1972 when a police officer claimed to have shot at a similar creature that stood on two legs. Though later attributed to misidentified large reptiles or hoaxes, the Frogman remains a staple of Ohio folklore. Its repeated sightings and official reports continue to intrigue cryptozoologists, blending local myth with unexplained wildlife encounters.