THE EVENING WORLD — OCTOBER 10, 1921
A strange creature, apparently a hybrid fish and reptile, was captured recently by two Italian fishermen on the bank of the Delaware River, near Gloucester, N. J. It had eight flexible arms like those of the octopus, by which it made its way overland. The fishermen dubbed it “Jersey Devil.” It showed fight as they approached and was captured by throwing a strong net over it. It manifested considerable strength by tearing up a light net.
From— The Evening World. (New York, N.Y.), 10 Oct. 1921. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
