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Into the Unknown

The Skunk Ape

By Freddie Hall
Published October 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM EDT

Deep in the Florida Everglades, something strange is said to roam the swamps — tall, hairy, and impossible to forget. In this debut episode of Into the Unknown, Fred speaks with Dave Shealy, the self-proclaimed world’s foremost authority on the Skunk Ape. From his first childhood sighting to decades spent running the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in Ochopee, Shealy shares his encounters, evidence, and the mystery that’s kept him searching for Florida’s most elusive legend.

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Freddie Hall
Freddie Hall is an award-winning Digital Media Specialist and Photojournalist. One of the most notable projects he's helped produce is a digital series called Spotlight, which shines a light on local artistic and musical talent. Freddie earned a Bachelor of Arts in English at Florida State University and an Associate of Arts degree from Tallahassee Community College. As a kid, Freddie always loved movies and tv shows, as well as discovering how they are made. While attending Florida State University, Freddie interned with the Red Hills Motion Picture Releasing Company as part of FSU's Torchlight Program. This is where his love for production and writing began. Freddie’s work at WFSU has helped make those dreams come to life.
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