Loveland Frogman

Frog like humanoid creature standing near a riverbank under a bridge at night

Loveland Frogman Encounters

by Elizabeth Fabowale

April 1, 2026

American Cryptids & Monsters·Modern American Monsters

Along the quiet riverbanks of Loveland, Ohio, the water moves steadily beneath old bridges that have stood for decades. During the day, the area feels ordinary. The river reflects the sky, small animals move through the brush, and the paths along the water are used by walkers and cyclists who pass through without concern. But at night, the atmosphere shifts.

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Loveland Frogman