There was also a "slimy sorta Tyrant-like creature" that stalked you through the swamp as well.
Resident Evil Village was reportedly going to include mermaids
Resident Evil Village Had Mermaid Enemies at One Point, Leaker Says
Resident Evil Village - Game Informer
Resident Evil Village: Moreau's Area Reportedly Had Mermaids Before Big Reworks, Content Cuts - Game Informer
Resident Evil Village Reportedly Almost Had Mermaid Monsters
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Moreau from Resident Evil Village : r/blender
Resident Evil Village: Moreau's Area Reportedly Had Mermaids Before Big Reworks, Content Cuts - Game Informer
Resident Evil Village Reportedly Almost Had Mermaid Monsters
Resident Evil Village Reportedly Almost Had Mermaid Monsters