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The Loveland Frogman may soon receive a rather high honor, as Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill to designate the "legendary and beloved amphibious creature" as the state's official cryptid. The surprising proposal was reportedly put forward last week by Reps. Tristan Rader and Jean Schmidt. Making the case for the creature to be Ohio's official cryptid, the bill notes that the bipedal being has inspired an array of books and documentaries and has drawn countless tourists to the community of Loveland, where it was first spotted in 1955 and again on two separate occasions in 1972. Ultimately, the proposal credits the Frogman with not only contributing to the local economy but also to the "unique cultural identity and oral history of this state."
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