The Big Muddy Monster Ran Wild In Murphysboro

Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson

On this day in 1973, a couple in Murphysboro, Illinois reported seeing a tall, hairy, extremely smelly creature that over time became known as The Big Muddy Monster. But what the heck was it? Plus: today is the anniversary of Elvis Presley's final concert. And yes, there's a historic marker on the site.

Chasing Monsters: Big Muddy Monster still has Murphysboro residents wondering (The Southern Illinoisian)

Big Muddy Monster Case File (Murphysboro.com)

The King’s Final Bow: Elvis’s Last Concert in Indianapolis (Indiana History Blog)

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