Maine's Almost Murdered Merman

In Episode 458, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger row among the islands of Casco Bay, searching for a merman who was attacked by a local named Mr. Mittin back in 1639. The event was chronicled in a book. Could this sighting have been something from Abenaki legends? See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-458-maines-almost-murdered-merman/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus…