This file from February 1972 brings us to the quiet streets of Loveland, Ohio, where a series of encounters would challenge the boundaries between natural law and urban legend, documented through the eyes of those sworn to protect and serve.

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Report #72: The Loveland Files | Cryptid Archives

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TThis short story was based on encounters documented by the Loveland Police Department and associated historical records. Links to the original encounters, along with our other cryptid content can be found below.

What stands out about the systematic nature of these sightings across decades? The consistency in descriptions from various witnesses, separated by time but connected by similar details, suggests something more than mere folklore. Could these creatures represent an unknown species that has learned to exist alongside human civilization, or is there perhaps an even stranger explanation for their persistent presence in our world?

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