Is the Michigan Dogman Real? (Michigan)
📍 Location
Elk Rapids (center), Elk Rapids, Michigan
Specific Location: Elk Rapids, Michigan, United States
Coordinates: 44.98000, -85.28000
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44.9800°, -85.2800°
📝 Description
Discussion of evidence for and against the existence of the Michigan Dogman.
🔍 Circumstances
Podcast discussion examining existing evidence; no specific reported sighting tied to this article.
👤 Physical Description
Described in folklore and prior sightings as a towering, wolf-like bipedal creature. Common depictions note approximately 7 feet in height, shaggy fur, and eyes described as blue or amber. This aligns with traditional Michigan Dogman lore.
ℹ️ Additional Details
Dawn of the Dogman highlights Linda Godfrey’s historical role and includes new interviews; several independent outlets (MysteryLores, Fear Michigan) reference August–September 2025 activity near Elk Rapids and broader northern Michigan cryptid media coverage. Documentaries and social-media posts contributed to renewed public interest, though no official verification or nationwide consensus has emerged.
👥 Community Contributions
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmj1xjd17001slb04bm2j56ax
- Primary Source
- www.michiganpublic.org
- Article Date
- October 31, 2025
- Added to Map
- December 11, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 12, 2025