by Cole Herrold
California is one of the most famous areas
when it comes to Fortean phenomenon. The state is home to Bluff Creek, where
the infamous Patterson-Gimlin film was shot. The state is home to the
Winchester Mansion, one of the most haunted and unique buildings in the United
States. A sea serpent was allegedly beached and photographed in Santa Cruz, and
a bipedal reptilian monster attacked a man in his car near a Riverside,
California Bridge. It is surprising that a state we often associate with high
population density would also seem to be a major mystery hotspot. While the
state is home to classic phenomena like Bigfoot, ghosts, and sea serpents, it
is also home to one of the most bizarre and downright ridiculous creatures in
the books.
I first came across the creatures known as the Napa Rebobs while watching an episode of Monsters and Mysteries in America. These creatures were described as mirror images to the flying monkeys from the classic children book and fantasy film the Wizard of Oz. These creatures allegedly reside in a particular section of the Napa Valley known as Partrick Road. However, some sources, when researching the phenomena, do misname the road Patrick Road. The creatures allegedly have been in the Napa Valley area since at least the '50s, or 60's yet upon digging in newspaper archives, paranormal books that mention or focus on the region, and deep-dive Google searches, I have found no mention of these creatures at least officially prior to 2008.
