Discovery Channel’s Lost Monster Files concludes its season with an investigation into the legendary Ozark Cave Dragon. This isn’t your garden-variety winged lizard—we’re talking a massive reptile with shimmering scales, supposedly guarding the Ozarks’ natural beauty. Forget Bigfoot; this creature makes the Honey Island Swamp Monster look like a gecko.
The Lost Monster Files team isn’t venturing into the Ozarks unprepared. They’re armed with recently unearthed case files from the files of cryptozoologist Ivan Sanderson, whose work provides a framework for their investigation. Apparently, Sanderson considered the Cave Dragon a serious matter, and if it’s good enough for Sanderson, it’s good enough for Lost Monster Files.
This supposed beast is more than just a tall tale whispered around campfires. Decades of reported sightings, mostly from miners and spelunkers, give the legend some weight—or at least, enough weight for a cable TV show. The episode looks at these accounts, explores Ozark folklore, and examines the cultural impact of this scaly myth. Of course, there will be dramatic recreations. How else would you depict a shimmering, massive dragon?
The team isn’t just dusting off old stories; they’re using modern technology to re-evaluate Sanderson’s evidence and look for fresh clues. Expect the usual mix of shaky night-vision footage, blurry photos, and testimonials from people who may have seen something…or maybe just had one too many moonshine cocktails.
While this episode focuses on the Cave Dragon, it’s worth noting Lost Monster Files’ broader scope. Throughout the season, the show has chased other legendary creatures, including the Abominable Snowman and the Chupacabra. So if giant reptiles aren’t your thing, there are other cryptids to pique your interest, or at least kill an hour on a Wednesday night.
Will the mystery finally be solved? Join the hunt on Discovery Channel, Wednesday, November 13th at 10:00 PM ET/PT, as Lost Monster Files searches for definitive proof of the Ozark oddity.