For those of you who don't know, the Hockomock Swamp is one of the most bizarre regions of Massachusetts. Located in southeastern Massachusetts, in the region that famed cryptozoologist, Loren Coleman dubbed "The Bridgewater Triangle," the swamp truly is spooky beyond belief.
Although I have only been on the outskirts of the swamp, my father spent his teen years in the region and knew about the swamp well. He always mentioned that the swamp was rather known as a mysterious place. He spoke about local legends of the region and said that there were spots in the swamp that were considered to have quicksand. He also suggested that it was not a place to hang out...so he avoided it.
What is so mysterious about the region? Well, first of all, it probably has a lot of spiritual energy. It was a region that Native Americans knew about. The colonists actually pursued Metacomet - better known as King Phillip - into the region during the waning days of King Phillip's War. That is where he is believed to have died.
What is in this region. Depending on legends, it is the home of:
Large snakes
An alligator
Pukwudgies (spotted as recently as 2012)
Mysterious lights
A native American ghost on a canoe
The ghost of a redheaded hitchiker
A large, hairy, bigfoot like creature (spotted in the 1970s)
A large bird, often considered a thunderbird, which was even spotted by police
UFO sightings, including a sighting by two radio reporters.
Want to learn more about this place....check out these links
Bridgewater Triangle documentary link
Paranormal Encyclopedia link
AOL Patch article
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