Recognized as the largest wilderness tract along the Mid-Atlantic seaboard, the Pine Barrens is a sandy region known for rare plants, diverse wildlife, and notable sites like Wharton State Forest and Batsto Village, and it is also famous for cryptid sightings, especially the Jersey Devil.
The Big Red Eye is a cryptid reportedly found in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. It is typically described as a mysterious, shadowy creature distinguished by a single large, glowing red eye, often seen watching from the darkness before quickly disappearing.
The Mantis Man is a cryptid reportedly found in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. It is typically described as a tall, humanoid insect-like creature with a slender body, large glowing eyes, and mantis-like forelimbs, often said to move with quick, jerky motions.
The Hudson River Monster (Kipsy) is a cryptid reportedly found in the Hudson River near New York. It is typically described as a large, serpent-like creature with a long, dark body, humps that rise above the water, and a dragon-like head.
Emily Martin shot a video of what appears to be the Jersey Devil after she spotted it on Old Port Republic Road near Leeds Point. Martin swore neither the image nor the video was edited or set up. Some who have seen the photo and video have their suspicions.
