Altamaha-ha explained

Altamaha-ha
Grouping:River Monster
Aka:Altie
Similar Entities:Loch Ness Monster, Ogopogo, Champ
Country:United States
Region:Georgia
Details:Aquatic

In Georgia folklore, the Altamaha-ha (or Altie) is a legendary creature, alleged to inhabit the myriad small streams and abandoned rice fields near the mouth of the Altamaha River (after which it is named) in southeastern Georgia.[1] Sightings are particularly reported around Darien and elsewhere in McIntosh County.[2]

According to The Brunswick News, the legend has its roots in Muscogee tradition.[3] An alligator gar has been proposed as being a possible identity for recent sightings attributed to the creature.[4]

In 2018, decomposing remains were found on a beach in the Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge, causing speculation that it may be the body of an Altamaha-ha.[5] [6] Performance artist Zardulu later claimed responsibility for the remains, which were created out of a stuffed shark and papier-mâché.[7]

Paleoartist, Rick Spears, created a sculpture of Altamaha-ha,[8] which is on display at the Darien-McIntosh County Visitor Center in Darien, Georgia.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. News: CLOSER LOOK AT ... State's 'Altie' tale. Vivlamore. Barbara. August 29, 2006. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 4E.
  2. News: eMETRO. Crenshaw. Holly. February 26, 2001. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 2B.
  3. News: McIntosh showcases a new mascot. Ferguson. Anna. May 13, 2009. The Brunswick News. May 22, 2018. en.
  4. Web site: Is the "Altie" a monster or fish?. Nead. Arthur. July 16, 2014. Tulane News. Tulane University. en. April 2, 2017.
  5. Web site: Strange Sea Creature Washes Ashore, Stumps Scientists. https://web.archive.org/web/20181019163933/https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/03/mysterious-sea-creature-washes-ashore-georgia-monster-spd/?user.testname=none. dead. October 19, 2018. Gibbens. Sarah. March 21, 2018. National Geographic. October 19, 2018.
  6. Web site: The legendary Altamaha monster wasn't found off the Georgia coast; here's why it's a hoax. Anderson. Bethany. March 29, 2018. firstcoastnews.com. October 19, 2018.
  7. Web site: Georgia Coast Altamaha-Ha Monster Discovery a Hoax. September 26, 2018. Valdosta Today. October 19, 2018.
  8. Web site: Altie History Part 1: An Interview with Rick Spears . MonsterTalk . September 3, 2023 . September 15, 2023.
  9. Web site: Our Sea Monster . discoverdarien.com – Discover Darien, Small Town Georgia . June 20, 2021 . September 15, 2023.

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