For this week’s episode we’ll be visiting the far southeastern corner of the state, near the Mississippi border, to an area between two branches of the Old Pearl River delta. This is the area where the Honey Island Swamp Monster is said to roam.

The Honey Island Swamp, so named because it is home to many colonies of honey bees, is legendary for its biodiversity. Among the many creatures that call this federally protected wetland home is, according to legend, a 7 foot tall hairy creature that walks on two legs, with yellow eyes and a horrible smell. This is not to be confused with the Rougarou which is sometimes described as similar in appearance.