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Bigfoot or a human skinny-dipping? Photos of a mysterious creature dubbed the ‘Syracuse Figure’ spark debate
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· August 29, 2026
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Key points The exact location of the sighting has not been disclosed, but it is said to be in a rural part of Onondaga County in upstate New York. A creature dubbed the Syracuse Figure has sparked debate over its identity.
A creature dubbed the Syracuse Figure has sparked debate over its identity. Photos of the creature were taken by a woman, identified as K.D., on August 10. The images, shared by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, show a mysterious figure in a marshland.
The woman reported being alone at the site when she arrived, and noticed someone wading in a pond while she was taking photos. The exact location of the sighting has not been disclosed, but it is said to be in a rural part of Onondaga County in upstate New York. Further details about the sighting and the photos are available from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization.
The identity of the creature remains unclear, with some speculating it could be a human or something else entirely.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 29, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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