Beast of LBL Encounter at Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky Lake (1980s family stalked; Labor Day 2017 sighting)
📍 Location
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY/TN
Specific Location: Kentucky Lake, within Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Coordinates: 36.50000, -88.30000
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36.5000°, -88.3000°
📝 Description
Locals claim a family of four was stalked and killed by the Beast of LBL in the 1980s. Many have reported sightings of a dog-like cryptid (the Dogman) while camping, hiking, or boating in the Land Between the Lakes area. The most recent sighting occurred on Labor Day 2017 when a witness heard howling and saw a large creature chase deer.
🔍 Circumstances
Cryptid activity in the Land Between the Lakes area during outdoor recreation (camping/hiking/boating); reported as sightings by multiple individuals over decades; the 2017 event involved hearing howling and the creature chasing deer.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmj21c937001rld04pbmdcwqx
- Primary Source
- visitkylake.com
- Added to Map
- December 11, 2025