The Secret of Scape Ore Swamp

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In an isolated rural corner of South Carolina, there is an area of swampland that has come to gain no small amount of notoriety. Is this inhospitable region home to one of North America’s most infamous cryptids? Join us this week, as we delve into the Secret of Scape Ore Swamp.
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[@ambriel5652]

How did you pin a month old comment on a 15 minute old video?

[@drewdavis239]

its only been public for "15" mins

[@steveoxendine7427]

Yea I lived in SC for like 8 years I've heard about the lizard people

[@adammcgirt7123]

Damn I call it!! Maybe I need yo play the lotto tonight

[@monadolifesaver5613]

This is my favorite anime, so many plot twists.

[@ST-zm3lm]

“State your first name, last name, and occupation.” “... Lizardman, Lizardman, and, uh, Lizardman.”

[@affirmingtoe15]

Ha! Harvey Birdman

[@ajaxslamgoody9736]

Did you just say 'Meow'?

[@HiddelS143]

Please, call me Lizard. Lizardman is my father

[@monsterlord8327]

I told you that I am no Lizardman! I am Liz Ardman! Would you please let me go back into the swamp?

[@sanjenyasha9031]

Mark Zuckerberg Chief Executive of the Lizardmen

[@pintorpi333]

"Lizardman??? Pfffttt! I mean, how ridiculous is that?" - *_Mothman_*

[@evawambani7992]

@j. Ant man...

[@Trev359]

David Icke would have something o say about that. But then he does seem o be a weirdo.

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

*Mothballman*

[@prachisaini1]

@@Trev359 I heard about it and his explanation on it and yeah there exists an interrace species or extraterrestrial being which are half reps and half human or half reps and half grey alien and yeah they are not bred from dinos actually....but existed way before them.

[@mapleflag6518]

Man man

[@TheUnatuber]

The Lizardman wouldn't be attacking motor vehicles if he'd gone to Geico before purchasing his car insurance. His behavior clearly indicates he did not, and massively overpaid as a result.

[@wyattpeterson6286]

Good one.

[@DJBioBain]

Massively

[@chrisw422]

Lizard Man had purchased his insurance from AllState and was trying to create some mayhem!

[@nodammit]

Not bundling his home and auto to save hundreds makes this story truly terrifying.

[@zinogre6225]

When the geico lizard decides he’s had enough…

[@flashstudiosguy]

You gotta feel sorry for these Motorists! How do you make "Vehicle attacked by Creature of Unknown Origins" sound believable on an Insurance Claim??

[@MGK9007]

Good point.

[@flashstudiosguy]

@@MGK9007 I suppose after the first five, all seemingly unconnected, Insurance Brokers will just give up trying to prove Fraudulent Claims and say "So your car was damaged by an Unknown Creature? Yeah, that's seemingly common in these parts, expect your cheque soon.." and pay up.

[@neopagan1976]

I would put it under the "Act Of God" category. lol

[@antiisocial]

State Farm has you covered.

[@williamcarter2521]

@@antiisocial they know a thing or two because they've seen a thing or two

[@mutinyonthekitkat]

The mysterious disappearance of Brandon Swanson in 2008, lost in rural Minnesota in the night while talking to his father on his phone, would make another interesting video in your series.

[@janehughart9290]

Oh god that’s a freaky one!

[@Tarathathe77wookiee]

HECK YES!!

[@darkhunter5594]

Brandon lawson one is even more weird im fairly sure a cop killed him while he was talking to 911 but think tape has been messed with but idk

[@educationalvideos3987]

Any missing 411 case would make a great video in this series

[@jayant9578]

@@darkhunter5594 Lol you explain with such certitude as if you were the witness.

[@DraptorRonin]

His name is Jeremiah. He's a good friend of mine. Never can understand a word he says, but I always have something in mind.

[@thegamingpredator7439]

Yeah he’s nice and I miss him. Had to move to New York. But know I’m friends with a wendigo

[@indy_go_blue6048]

Nice play on a song I'd forgotten all about.

[@DraptorRonin]

@@indy_go_blue6048 Eh, anything to bring just a little joy to the world.

[@BlackieNuff]

You mean he didn't share his wine?

[@morammofilmsph1540]

You guys called?

[@Robicheaux71]

I live in between Sumter and Bishopville in a small community called Dalzell. Stories of the Lizard man do in fact, still persist. I haven't heard it mentioned in years though. Driving by Scape Ore is creepy as hell. I'm from south La originally, so the swamplands aren't anything new to me, but Scape Ore is a strange place.

[@mineerthegamer]

I come from eastover but go by sumter and bishopville, scape ore is a place that makes me about as uncomfortable as when I went to Bull Street Asylum. Something about that place is wrong and I've intentionally brought friends through who don't really know about it to make sure I'm not crazy and it's been pretty much a universal "this place ain't right". There's some similar spots up around Liberty hill if you've ever been around there.

[@mousetreehouse6833]

@@mineerthegamer , Just curious, but do you take them there during the day or at night? And is the mood the same?

[@mineerthegamer]

@@mousetreehouse6833 depends on when I have time mostly during the day but I've taken a good few night trips too. day time tends to make people more uncomfortable but I find night to be the worst. During the day it feels wrong but at night I feel like something is watching or behind me and I've seen some odd stuff. I would like to say I never take anyone out at night if I'm tired especially to liberty Hill because I don't want exhaustion to affect me so I usually sleep during the day before doing a drive through at night. Scape Ore is screwed up something fierce and I'm always happy to leave but end up wanting to go back too.

[@DirtySanchez943]

U lucky bastards! Care 2 trade?

[@jamesconner1639]

Damn man. I've never even heard if that place . I stay strapped for sure haha Cheers from Texas

[@mccoybyz1099]

I had a close friend who moved from NY to South Carolina very close to where this swamp area is located, hearing the rumors or folklore of the swamp , he couldn't believe how serious people were when talking about this place, over a couple of years he went to several different locations of where "high strangeness" took place and he never experienced anything, however one night leaving the area while making a u-turn his girlfriend screamed claiming she saw something running out of some submerged timber and as they slowly drove off looking for whatever she saw he suddenly noticed something or someone in his mirror sprinting after the truck so he floored it and at that moment something huge hit the back of the truck which turned out to be a huge dead snapping turtle thrown!!???? IDK but I that was enough for me to know I ain't never ever ever going there!

[@philthyrich007]

Tf

[@livingstone8347]

Wark{l){{hi I'm bi in

[@khazgrim4316]

Just like Mario kart Launching turtles at the other racers

[@khazgrim4316]

Not mocking the op that would make me avoid that area

[@vodnikdubs1724]

The most unbelievable part of this is a kid working at a diner in SC in the US had a Torana A9X

[@andreatackett9207]

100%! And the lizard man would be smart enough not to damage an A9X....

[@raregliscor1]

Yeah I thought that was rather strange myself, would be criminal to injure a poor Torana A9X

[@mungobrass]

Ha ha i thought the same. Lucky bloke!

[@antoniapaulinadelgado1680]

@Mr MEMé Sorry to interrupt. Just want you to know that I am Praying for you. Hang in there , your story has touched my heart. JESUS is about to do some great things in us and through us. HOWDY from TEXAS♥️

[@antoniapaulinadelgado1680]

Thanks! The Aboriginal word Torana means to FLY. Looked it up and it's a beautiful car.👍♥️🇺🇸✌

[@beccad2312]

My home sweet home..im only 30 min from here and every creepy thing in this vid is on point and true..very creepy place!

[@michaelturner5050]

Which name origin do you believe? That a whore was driven out of town by the wives or that whores were driven into the swamp by soldiers in the revolutionary war?

[@Matthew-ko8lp]

It's good to hear from somebody who actually lives in the area, and can back up the video. I always wonder how much of these stories are true or not.

[@larrylane718]

When the lizard man story broke, my brother who was a state trooper, my nephew and I spent time trying to claim that million dollar reward. Didn’t see anything.

[@beccad2312]

@@Matthew-ko8lp I can say the facts that Bedtime Stories puts in the vids are usually well investigated for all of their stories they put together. So yes, these facts are. BUT..the question is left up to each individual if they believe these facts or not, like about the lizardman for example. I remember it was all over our local news for months! And everything in the town turned into lizardman, from tee shirts to teabags, it was everywhere. Lol..and still today, after all of these years, its not much different. The whole state went lizardman crazy. But just as many ppl don't believe in it as just as many do, same with any cryptid ya know. But yes, they give the true facts about it all, but I have yet to see a lizardman, lizardwoman, or lizardbaby anywhere in SC, but I really don't wont to see one either😁..just a little 411 about SC, we also had the serial killer Peewee Gaskins who through so many bodies in the swamps that they say they could not ever give a true number on how many he put in these swamps..nothing to do with Lizardman but it does show how creepy of a past our swamps have..But the huge Lizardman statues are standing tall in Bishopville today😁

[@beccad2312]

@@michaelturner5050 couldn't say about that, but I can say there have been many remains found in the swamps , and they are still finding things all these years later..

[@tuggspeadman761]

Has anyone ever seen Monsters and Mysterys in America about the kid who was camping in North Carolina in an unfamiliar spot he encountered a lizard man. He had a whip as a weapon. When he got picked up by a Native American while hitch hiking the man said ur lucky you only saw 1.

[@carolinevs943]

Scary

[@smol1211]

Could you guys send a link to a video about it.

[@Tarathathe77wookiee]

@Xana Montana Actually, it was the kid who had the whip. I believe its purpose was to scare away a bear. Its a fascinating story!!

[@usmcdevildog3497]

@Sean Ryan got the whole series, season 3 episode

[@smol1211]

@@usmcdevildog3497 thanks ill try looking for that

[@GetWarded]

As a native of South Carolina, it makes me really happy to see some of our urban legends make it to such prominence.

[@RickRando001]

I'm in the UK and have heard these stories a hundred times before.

[@Jake-gz6pw]

North Carolina..!

[@xoloft]

@@RickRando001 you guys also take turns pretending to be the girl so what's your point

[@RickRando001]

@@xoloft OK wierdo. Point is I was responding to the OP to let him know their urban legends are indeed prominent, fool.

[@chatteyj]

I'm in UK as well and I've never heard of these urban legend I have heard of the mothman though.

[@hunterglass1840]

I think it's important to note that the Sheriff believed the young man, based on his personal knowledge of the victim and his families character as being good and truthful people.

[@mirandagoldstine8548]

@@Plank-cn1we Good question. I have to ask is it possible for a canine, like a coyote, to damage a car by chewing on it?

[@mirandagoldstine8548]

@@Plank-cn1we That’s very true. I’m just wondering how thin the metal was to allow a canine to chew on it.

[@filmandfirearms]

@@mirandagoldstine8548 I can visibly scratch a car with my fingernail, and I can bend sheet metal with one hand. It's really weak stuff. I have never exercised, either. A canine can absolutely do damage with its powerful jaws and claws

[@mirandagoldstine8548]

@@filmandfirearms Interesting.

[@filthycasual8187]

@@filmandfirearms If that is the case, then WHY would a canine attack a vehicle?

[@balu9873]

The animation is getting eerily real looking....keep up the good work guys

[@ddddoc7078]

they're called Argonians and they haven't been a beast race since Morrowind

[@thegamingpredator7439]

Damn straight

[@STRAKAZulu]

Lifts-Her-Tail would like to see you.

[@sadsworth4605]

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[@airplanenut89]

If I were a cop and stumbled upon one of these things, I would hope I would be in the right mind to say "Stop, you have violated the law. Pay the court a fine, or serve your sentence."

[@MrVlad12340]

What do you mean?

[@jamespocelinko104]

Monster hunter: "Alright, what am I up against?" *sniffs* "Amphibian? No... reptile."

[@RevelationJohn]

An Over the Hedge reference? In 2020? I'm here for it

[@STRAKAZulu]

@@RevelationJohn as am I

[@stardustskywalker7327]

🤣

[@allent1152]

I actually thought of Geralt from the Witcher 3 😂

[@wrathshorts2894]

Huzzah, a man of quality!

[@SRC267]

I've only seen 10+ episode from the complete playlist in order. I've got some major catching up to do, and you guys realising new episodes so fast isn't making it easier for me!

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Their videos are great, binge watch the whole playlist on the weekends to get the full effect 👌

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You won't be disappointed.

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Don't worry, you'll be caught up in no time and wishing you didn't since then you need to wait for the next one.

[@sevenpastmidnight9542]

I regularly set the playlist on shuffle when I go to bed, perfect stories. Until you keep yourself awake just to know how one ends up, and again, and again :)

[@mattiassvanberg9161]

@@jakebarnes3054 mmlkbh

[@ryman1933]

That guy who claimed to have shot the lizard suddenly being charged and changing his story is kinda suspicious. It's almost like maybe he really did have something and was quickly covered up as a prankster.

[@mattteee2973]

@Gary L or he was just full of shit, and had a sudden reality check when asked about the firearm he shouldn't have had.

[@mattteee2973]

@Gary L Since the moment he finished work probably? People get issued all kinds of stuff in the military, a lot of it they're not allowed to take home with them.

[@Survivor58]

@@kvonkirk2340 I typed in Loveland PO and family killed... and so many situations come out of Loveland, I didn’t know which story I wanted to read.

[@sebleonard8273]

@@mattteee2973 "firearm he shouldn't have had", 2nd Ammendment says otherwise, you're perfectly free to own anything you want, nukes included

[@mattteee2973]

@@sebleonard8273 so there are zero restrictions for anyone, with any background, in any state?

[@woodbrassandglass]

Makes me wonder how many people have seen this creature and will never tell anyone, or just a few trusted friends of their sightings.

[@glacyitefreez4929]

Holy cow I thought your channel name looked familiar, I found your channel years ago researching the searl effect generator, havn't seen you since. How's that generator coming along btw? I'm genuinely curious.

[@bluegreenglue6565]

It's really difficult to imagine possible reasons why an iguana, gator, coyote, or bear would maul a car. It just makes zero sense!

[@azelfdaboi5265]

If you know an iguana that can 1v1 a cow I'd love to meet him

[@rastiga9196]

Bears do, there are videos of it on youtube.

[@sergeiyzerman7240]

You know what else doesn't make sense? Applying human logic to animal behavior.

[@user-kf7kp6ev4t]

Skeptics often come up with mundane and untrue explanations to cover up the supernatural phenomena experienced by witnesses, possibly being paid by the government to do so.

[@MattBurns10252]

​@@rastiga9196exactly I was gonna say... I know people where I live that have had both bears (black and grizzly) and also bighorn rams attack their vehicles/campers. Bears do it because they can smell any food or trash inside, rams are just a bit "special"

[@joshuaary3191]

I don't think that one guy who was arrested for making a false report made a false report. My theory is that he did see the creature shot it and got those samples he turned over and when it was analyzed it came back as something they(government) doesn't want us to know so they covered it up. They arrested that guy threatened him told him that if he didn't suddenly have a "change of heart" and say he made it up they were going to hurt him and his family. Similar to what the men in black are said to do.

[@latviandragon2718]

makes too much sense

[@jessicabarczewski1910]

It's not unusual. The man who reported the crashed Roswell UFO to the military was suddenly arrested after the clean up. He was held in custody for a week and when he was released he suddenly had an extra $50,000 in his bank account...

[@herbo3437]

​@@jessicabarczewski1910i gotta witness something like that then i can use an extra 50k

[@floopyfloof2384]

Is it just me or is the art in the newer episodes some next level stuff

[@agravemisunderstanding9668]

Ikr

[@alexanderkidonakis9185]

Your artist is fantastic. These still images tell entire stories with so much detail more then live action cartoons. Each time I watch one of these even if it’s after a second or third watch I catch myself seeing more depth in each sketch High five on true talent

[@nickmolyneaux6811]

Kenneth Orr claims to have shot and injured it, provided samples and then gets charged w illegal firearm possession and changes his entire story....It could certainly be true but it also could be true that he was 'encouraged' to change his story. It'd be far from the first time

[@garyreid6165]

Great artwork and narration. As William Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, “ There are more thing in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” If one looks long enough, there is no telling what will be seen.

[@goosesaladman8546]

Bedtime Stories have been on point the last few days. Which means I haven't slept for the last few days.

[@nathanberthiaume1317]

Big facts

[@jodidavis5764]

It doesn’t make sense that multiple people who have nothing in common are all mistaking it for regular animals. Animals they’ve been raised around. And how convenient physical evidence always seems to be ‘lost’... great episode as always!! 🖤💜🖤

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

Cover ups to prevent panic

[@rakkatytam]

Almost like that evidence never existed in the first place

[@SamuelBlack84]

Why is it with all these cryptids only one is ever seen? For any creature to evolve it has to be part of a species, not just some random creature that appears out of thin air

[@PerceivetoSuffer]

You're legitimately one of my favorite KZbin channels, thank you for releasing so much content lately.

[@Centristlol]

What about Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp Monster, a half-alligator, half-chimpanzee cousin of Bigfoot

[@thegamingpredator7439]

You’re username is great but that title belongs to me

[@rastiga9196]

Manbearpig

[@rastiga9196]

@Gary L IDK but there is a part of the human brain nicknamed the reptilian brain. It is composed of the basal ganglia (striatum) and brainstem, is involved with primitive drives related to thirst, hunger, sexuality, and territoriality, as well as habits and procedural memory (like putting your keys in the same place every day without thinking about it or riding a bike). Also, a Platypus lays eggs.

[@theviking1359]

Half gator half monkey......Someone’s great grandparents had too much moonshine Or enjoyed Mardi Gras a bit too much ......

[@antoniapaulinadelgado1680]

That's Freaky!

[@youwild4432]

The Creature of the Black Lagoon...was just a movie right? OR WAS IT?!

[@jamesfracasse8178]

No he's my brother in-law and he is getting tired of all the publizate.

[@jannweitman3803]

No it was based on a true story from the 20s.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Less "Gill-Man" and more "Sleestak" to me

[@paulwerline6249]

It was based off a woman in Indiana being attacked in the Ohio River.

[@crossloveslife]

UK: The Superintendent found the suspect while attending a crime scene in a nearby lay-by using his torch from the boot of his car, and then put him in an identity parade. US: The detective found the suspect while at the crime scene in a nearby shoulder using his flashlight from the trunk of his car, and then put him in a lineup.

[@-Zer0Dark-]

*US:* "H." *UK:* "Haaeeech, innit?"

[@agravemisunderstanding9668]

@@-Zer0Dark- well how are we supposed to say it? Huuuuuu?

[@willst290]

Hahaha this is one of my pet hates too and I'm from the uk, aitch not haitch

[@pistabacsi462]

The airmen stating he fabricated it does not compromise the integrity of these incidents. If in fact he did encounter it, what stopping the government from coming in and forcing him to stay quiet? Yea there’s a chance he did it for attention however seeing as he is a military man (with more integrity) and that the government wants to control these incidents to stop hysteria I would put my money on the latter option

[@amityvillain]

I thank Bedtime Stories for doing what you'll do. Try going through a divorce while the Coronavirus is happening. I need all the sleep I can get and Bedtime Stories has helped my life out more than what I can put into words! From America, much respect!

[@therealfauxstradamus1135]

I've been having a really rough time here on my end, but I can only imagine the stress you are going through. I wish you well, brotha. Stay strong and know I'm cheering for you to get through this and move forward.

[@ImpendingJoker]

So this is what Happened to Killer Croc after he fled Gotham...

[@Veladus]

The monster stopped attacking people after getting shot, showing it has some level of intelligence. Unlike Waylon.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Either that, or Leatherhead

[@Sanguivore]

As a longtime fan from South Carolina, never though I'd see a video on South Carolina on this channel! Lots of weird things in our little corner of the US.

[@richterkennedy2101]

I’m starting to think the theory of inter-dimensional beings using portals to cross into our world is entirely viable.

[@zennbrown7399]

Thats some Paul Eno stuff! 👍

[@hairyape3935]

Demons

[@something_in_the_radiator1665]

there is so much about existence that we hardly know about. it certainly could be possible.

[@techo___o]

I'm thinking of that skinwalker ranch, the mysterious disappearance of people in the wood, etc.

[@hertzair1186]

And predicted by quantum mechanics...

[@otlayr3030]

Goddamn, the artwork just gets better and better with each episode.

[@thenobletaco4232]

15:25 The details on those scales... absolutely incredible work.

[@History_Coffee]

I used to live right near there in SC, I used to hike in the swamp regularly and it's definitely a creepy place. Ps, if you are ever in Bishopville and you want to hear some good Lizardman stories talk to the old timer who runs the cotton museum.

[@jackalope2302]

I've heard tell of a possible encounter in the Ohio River near Evansville, Indiana. On August 14, 1955, a clawed hand grabbed a woman by the leg and pulled her under the water a few times before letting go. No visual contact. In 1973, some residents of New Jersey’s Newton-Lafayette area saw a Gator Man.

[@detroitdiesel-vu3ig]

That's interesting. I actually live just 20 minutes north of Evansville. All we ever hear about is the grey lady that allegedly haunts Willard Library

[@jannweitman3803]

They featured that on a show I saw quite awhile ago.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Lizard Man: Sleestak New Jersey Gator Man: Leatherhead

[@ronlawrence342]

I think attributing iguanas and alligators to misidentifications is a stretch. People don’t go into utter shock when seeing these daily common easy to recognize animals. I can’t see an alligator jumping on the hood of the mans car. The claw marks on these vehicles sound like they are more significant than even an alligator could pull off. The police got a good sighting of the Loveland frog men and they were holding some device with a glowing light. They were adamant these things were standing on two legs. I’ve heard of numerous sightings in which the visual was really good and they people would had to have on LSD to have mistaken these reptilians for an iguana. Lizard men have been spotted in the LA California area since at least the 1800’s. Numerous women are on line claiming to be abducted and “ being” with these creatures much like the movie “ Shape of Water” and the creature from the black lagoon . I’ve read accounts of people suddenly walking up on these creatures on the Ms. river and the Ohio and police seeing them in abandoned mines in the American South West. American Indians firmly believe in the snake men who are said to have a ravenous desire for human flesh. Both for food and pleasure. In fact ( time won’t allow it) but almost ever culture on earth have stories of winged reptile men and reptilians coming from underground and the stars. Just to much to dismiss out of hand. I believe they’re real and dearly hope to never ever encounter one.

[@sergeiyzerman7240]

Seeing as how an iguana was mistaken for one, I don't think it's a stretch. Also, commonly seen animals will still trigger a "fight or flight" response when encountered if they are dangerous (bears, gators, snakes, cougars, etc). Once that response starts, the brain becomes focused solely on survival, not other brain functions like logic, formation of memory, or recognition. Misidentification, false memories, and even missing time are completely understandable, and indeed expected, in such cases.

[@550Benz]

Good info. Didn’t know they were seen in abandoned mines or in the 1800s there were reports but they absolutely have a Desiree for human flesh . All these serpent “ gods “ demanded blood in the ancient days

[@WideGauge]

Guess I missed the part where Christopher Davis, the witness who stopped along the highway, described the creature that pounced on his car as "humanoid." Didn't even necessarily say it was upright, or even bipedal. In the event it WAS, and given those tracks left, the most logical explanation is that it is a remnant dinosaur species in its natural nocturnal habitat. A reptile who developed an aversion to autos and attacks them on sight, leaving them scarred up. Maybe the beast was injured once by a car and learned a hard lesson. If the eyes looked red when behind the car, it was because they were huge and wet, reflecting the car's taillamps. Just being rational here.

[@tigerdrake7225]

I feel like a dinosaur wouldn’t be the most logical explanation. The dinosaurs that would fit in that size range would most likely be feathered and were extremely birdlike in terms of the way they moved and acted. As well as the witness said it was humanoid but didn’t describe things I would expect with a dinosaur, such as a longer neck and leaned forward body. What I would suggest instead is that they saw an escaped pet monitor lizard. Some that are popular pets (such as the Asian water monitor) can grow up to 7 feet and rear up on their hind legs as a threat display. To me that would line up more with the way the sightings are described, but idk, it could be aliens for all we know lol

[@ZGryphon]

It says something about how daft this story is that "it's probably a remnant Utahraptor" constitutes "being rational here." :)

[@gilbertortiz2068]

Didn't Christopher Davis die mysteriously two years after this encounter

[@chaoticprime]

Wolves and deer are both capable of walking on two legs. They just have very little reason to do so. But any wolf--or even dog for that matter, could be walking around on their two hind legs 100% of the time if they wanted to. Deer, and prolly all cervids like them, can do so as well. Humans who have high-enough arched-feet, can run around on all fours. The first time I saw a wolf that had been rescued by a Cherokee man I used to know--that the loss of its front paw-pads motivated it to walk around on just two legs, I almost shit my pants.

[@earthm78studios]

You know, I would love to see a horror movie about the Scape Ore Lizardman

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

Watch Amazing Spider-Man 2

[@latviandragon2718]

@@ksoundkaiju9256 no the lizard was in the first amazing spider man

[@TheOriginalQueenBee]

Watch the movie Monster.

[@SuperTimreaper]

Not being funny, but im not one for choosing a holiday location based on what freaky beasts have been terrorising people and eating cars 😂 another great vid/story. Cheers

[@bigbossimmotal]

How come the creepers are always muscular? Is there like a REALLY liberal gym somewhere that will let ANYONE come work out?

[@girlmeetshistory]

When I was in the Air Force, I was stationed at Shaw AFB in Sumter. I was a weather forecaster and we would work 12 hour shifts. There were times after I got off work I would go for long drives on the rural roads, mainly just to clear my head, especially if it was a stressful shift. I never knew about this creature.... if I had known, there’s no way I would have driven down those country roads! Bloody Hell!

[@buffalopilot8224]

Mikey Turcanu and Christian Gaitan's artwork is absolutely stunning

[@automan29]

Thank you for making this! I grew up in upstate SC and remember when the Lizard Man was first reported. I’ve always thought it’d make a great film

[@legatomodi3522]

The cars boot and tyre and torch and wing mirror. I dont suppose a person from Carolina wrote this. I actually love it when I get to learn what things are called on the other side of the pond. We're not much different in the grand scheme of things. We just say different words and stuff.

[@SuperDiablo101]

Bed time stories needs to do a story covering the evil hockamock swamp.... truly terrifying

[@annvictor9627]

The tracks that aren't normal makes me think of scenes from "Them!" and "The Deadly Mantis". Thanks for a story I have neither read nor heard about before.

[@billbillinger2117]

Thank you for all your hard work 8n bringing us these great tellings and beautiful pieces of art. It is really appreciated.

[@stevenclark7070]

Seem we have lizard men all over the swampy areas of United States as stories tell! Great story,Keep them coming!

[@theshadowrealm1311]

Yes in Washington DC also

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

From what I heard, reptilian humanoids have been sighted all over the world. Depending on the eyewitnesses, they can look like lizards, snakes, crocodiles, or even dinosaurs. Some sightings have also been reported with UFO sightings.

[@nevasoba5953]

I have always liked the animation and the sound effects. That said ,they have gotten so much better . The way up guys tie it all together is nothing short of genius. Great work , and thank u for all u guys do.

[@AoGbeverage16]

One of my favorite channels; the added drawings is a great touch. Much love you guys ✌🏻😄

[@MandyMan24]

For future videos, can I request the Order of Nine Angles, Dulce Base/underground lizard people, Sawney Bean and the Toronto Tunnel Monster?

[@tabcat3752]

No u may not

[@ProjectDarkWolf]

That opening four minute long panorama was great even by Bedtime Stories standards.

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

As a native S.Carolinian I've heard too many tales of the lizardman So far, whatever it was hasn't showed its face in decades, been meaning to check out the swamps when I get my license

[@casualobserver3853]

I do believe I've watched almost every video you guys have put out. Some of them even twice. Good stuff. You put a lot of heart into you work

[@theawesomeyoutubersandco7124]

Total respect for the brilliant Bedtime Stories team- well done 🏆💯 Richard is an absolutely awesome narrator 💯👏

[@Bladeki]

"several domesticated cats-" Me: * *immediately loads his Remington New Model Army and grabs a Norse Axe* * "Okay, looks like I'm heading over to South Carolina this winter, *it's cryptid season!* _I must avenge my feline friends!_ "

[@anxioussamurai9017]

Exactly how I felt when I heard about the cats. I don't care what kind of monster it is, we can't let it kill any more of the kitties!

[@MysterySyndicate]

One of my all time favorite stories. Well told - love the graphics!

[@xinsanecandy7190]

I dont know how many hours I put into listening to and falling asleep with this channel. 1 of my ultimate youtube faves for sure! 😊

[@stormqueen29]

I swear to you, the title I read said clearly "Scape Ogre Swamp" and I was genuinely surprised at the idea of an actual ogre in a real swamp. I was therefore quite puzzled by the new title Scape Ore Swamp. Ore? Like coal ore? Or Gold ore? Silver Ore? Not Ogre? Darn. But the creature sounds an awful lot like the "Fire Dragon" of Pocahontas County in West Virginia, as told on the TV show Mountain Monsters. The show is a joke of course, but still...... Very interesting creature indeed.

[@palmerphotojournal5403]

Ogre? Swamp? That sounds familiar

[@mojavefry2617]

@@palmerphotojournal5403 There are many layers to this mystery.

[@Janellabelle]

Originally called...Escaped Whore Swamp. Isnt that what he said??! Lol!

[@johndavies1090]

@@palmerphotojournal5403 'Shreck' is derived from a German or Yiddish word, Schrecklische, meaning 'frightful'.

[@neopagan1976]

Wow! You guys are really on a roll right now, aren't you? I wasn't expecting another episode so soon. Thank you, guys. 🥰🥰🥰😀😀😀😀😀😍😍😍😍💖💖💖🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@neopagan1976]

@Christina Burke Good point.

[@furrymessiah]

I live approximately 90 minutes' drive east of Bishopville, SC. I've never heard of this story until today. Scape Ore Swamp is 250 square kilometers and stretches diagonally across the entirety of Lee County. The likelihood of a sighting of a single cryptid in that much wilderness is highly unlikely.

[@hobojones3038]

I find the truck with the giant cab and 2 foot bed hilarious but also feel it would sell well here.

[@louispoliskie7708]

As always a great upload !!!

[@mleighqs]

I love your vids Bedtime Stories, always so interesting :) .

[@davidmellon295]

Absolutely love all facets of your teams work, even recommended you to some old mates. I have a hearing issue and your voice overs are so easy to understand, Thank You

[@OverTheTop85]

Found the channel recently and can't stop watching. Keep up the great work and thanks for the channel!

[@JonoSSD]

I know it's a small thing, but as a scientist I must thank you for using hypothesis instead of theory.

[@nicholasschirato6]

Finally my state gets attention from this channel. Bedtime Stories is absolutely great. Thanks for the Halloween specials!

[@toxtethtruth3914]

Love listening to these while camping.just back from a treck n camp trip down the beutiful Ayrshire coast in Scotland.a lot of good history,scenery n folklore here.

[@ATeamFan007]

That drawing of the car tho at 6:21, awesome! Even has the fender bolts

[@azelfdaboi5265]

"South Carolina" Holy shit we're noticed for something?

[@indy_go_blue6048]

Ya'll started that damned Civil War. Yankees don't forget neither.

[@mineerthegamer]

I perked up when I saw this myself, usually we're just the bargain bin deliverance people that started a war in media.

[@azelfdaboi5265]

@@mineerthegamer yup

[@cccycling5835]

I mean there’s always Nascar and Kittyhawk right? Wait never mind that’s North Carolina. Sorry.

[@RaiuTree]

I hear you can find real life live footage of lizardmen on this little known channel called c-span ( jk! )

[@walkingdad6978]

Love this....keep up the great work folks....in anticipation of the next one 😁👍

[@6omega2]

Once again another outstanding installment. Love the channel. Always look forward to your next episode.

[@jabatheshort660]

This week has been made 10X better due to your daily uploadz, friggen love you guys

[@darksuntoggafhd9947]

ditto

[@wappaman1784]

I think most people believe these sightings are from crazies. Plenty of reputable, respectable people have witnessed things they could not explain.

[@sergeiyzerman7240]

I cant explain a lot of things. I don't jump to the conclusion that ET, Bigfoot, or the MIB is the reason tho. Too many people jump to the most absurd explanations.

[@wappaman1784]

You two dingbat are silly as hell.

[@plumx.x.tortoise3194]

Your guy's videos have the absolute highest rewatchability factor I've ever seen

[@nicegy0197]

Misread the title as "Eeyore's Swamp", then had a good laugh as I imagined Eeyore as an infamous cryptid.

[@Mobumb]

This is the second time you've mentioned a story from Vancouver Island. Have you thought of digging into some of the folk lore of Vancouver Island in Canada?

[@leochesley605]

Just amazing guys, I’ve followed y’all from 300k and the videos get better and better. I’m so happy that y’all have accomplished something like this and I can’t wait for the next episode.

[@danielwalker26]

7:00 Yeah thanks for adding the rustling sounds. As if it wasn't scary enough already.

[@monkeymonkey8526]

Thank you SO much for posting this!!!

[@bigbossimmotal]

Gesticulating with animation. I gotta remember that one.

[@23Josilee]

right ! nice "turn of phrase"...priceless, really.

[@elliannalegakis]

Not once did I hear "Scape Ore Swamp," only "Scay Force One" and "Skateboard Swamp." 😂

[@shanegallagher6503]

Hello

[@johnopalko5223]

"Skateboard Swamp." That's a title that has promise.

[@EtwainJONES]

IS IT CHRISTMAS ALREADY?? Jeez you guys just make my week 4 times more amazing now with all the videos you uploaded this week!

[@jolovesblackcats]

Wow! 2 episodes in a week, I'm overdosing! 🎃👻🤔👽😮 Thank you so much. Brilliant as always. 💜😻💜

[@Set666Abominae]

The truth will drive us all into the pits of madness: the Deep Ones walk among us. Hail Dagon!

[@szucsadam0527]

okay, now I want to lizard man vs big foot movie😂

[@sergeiyzerman7240]

And it would be about as scientifically accurate as sharktopus.

[@fmar.8311]

You guys are on a roll with the last few episodes coming out in quick succession.

[@suzannemichellefrench4970]

Absolutely Love Bedtime stories!

[@carroboi2981]

I want to see a TV show about a gang war between Sasquatches and Lizard people.

[@azelfdaboi5265]

Someone get the Bigfoot with Internet Access here

[@thegamingpredator7439]

Yeah we’re is he. Haven’t seen him in a bit

[@Raccon_Detective.]

Agreed

[@merasmussen82]

Quite simply the best channel on KZbin. Keep up the amazing work!

[@philipclay8531]

Man I love this channel. Your delivery is terrific and I always love the artwork!!