Mysterious Figures Spotted Lurking in Swamp Near Lundeen Park

Perhaps you’ve noticed the strange figures lurking in the fog as your bus heads towards Cavelero, speeding down Lundeen Parkway in the early morning light. Maybe you heard a loud scream come from the back of your mom’s car as your sister pointed in the direction of the swamp saying, “there’s something out there!” Just north of Norms Market, a strange sight has caused a buzz of gossip in the Lake Stevens community. Are these figures some wild animals in the swamp or maybe a couple of kids who have lost their way home? If that’s what you thought you had seen, as you drove quickly by, you would be very wrong. Look closely and you will notice two of the newest statues in Lake Stevens.
These aren’t monuments of famous people or wild exotic animals though, they’re someone’s incredibly artistic creation of Lake’s very own mama and baby swamp beings.

Who created these fantastic beasts and when did they first appear? Are they monsters or possibly the image of the elusive Bigfoot? I first noticed them around the start of March, and rumors have it that someone working at Norms grocery is responsible for the awesome new attraction. The statues are made with old tree stumps and covered with green moss as fur. The figures have piercing white eyes and they seem to be staring at you while you drive by. Some people get startled as they pass by, while others think they’re super cool. Citizens of Lake Stevens have become enamored with the new marsh monsters, and they should be a great hit as we head towards Halloween next fall. People in cars and on bicycles are frequently seen stopping and taking photos of the new hot tourist attraction just outside of Lundeen Park.

If you haven’t seen the swamp monsters yet, they are located on the north side of Lundeen Parkway just a half-block west of Norms market. If you pull off to the side of the road and look into the swampy trees off the road you will find the creatures. To date, just two swamp statues have been sighted around the city of Lake Stevens, but more could be appearing in the future, so keep alert for strange phenomena as you drive around our beautiful town. Currently, some tall grass slightly covers the monsters because of the wet spring, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a cool selfie or photo of the marsh monsters if you stop by the sight. These swamp creatures seem to be a friendly species and enjoy having their photo taken so they can be recognized by the public. Taking the time to recognize local citizens’ artwork is an act of appreciation to not only the creator but also to the art itself. Running daily errands on a gloomy day in Washington can be lightened up by the sight of the marsh monsters and the abstractly sculpted wooden figures. Swamp monsters greatly symbolize the great culture and weather of the Pacific Northwest where it casually remains foggy and rainy for many days of the year.