Chupacabras News
2006 - 2009
INEXPLICATA
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
August 8, 2006
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Source: INFOBAE. COM
Date: August 6, 2006
ARGENTINA: RETURN OF CHUPACABRAS ALARMS RURAL SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO.
Residents of this province found a group of kid goats slain in a pen. The
case shares several similarities with events that took place four years ago
plus a new feature: the presence of strange lights. The ghost of the
"red-muzzled mouse."
Three years ago, several rural districts in Argentina produced reports
concerning the presence of mutilated cattle, causing INTI authorities to
intervene and find an answer in the presence of the carrion rodent better
known as "the red-muzzled mouse."
The narratives, which shared the same tone as those involving the
Chupacabras - a sort of extraterrestrial monster engaged in attacking
livestock in various parts of Latin America - appeared to vanish after the
official explanation and there was practically no further discussion of the
topic.
However, in a rural sector near the Santiago locality of Garza, Department
of San Martin, the story appears to have flashed up from the embers.
According to the El Liberal newspaper, goat carcasses were found mutilated
with surgical precision in a pen of the Quimilioj wilderness, 16 km from
the aforementioned locality.
The goats showed no signs of having been attacked by carrion animals, at
least not known ones, nor signs of putrefaction, much like the cows found
in the same region in 2002.
The strange animal deaths, according to locals, was preceded by the
sighting of strange lights flying over the area.
(Translation (c) 2006. Scott Corrales, Institute of Hispanic Ufology (IHU).
Special thanks to Virgilio Sanchez Ocejo, Miami UFO Center).
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
08.22.06
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Source: Miami UFO Center
Date: 08/22/06
CHUPACABRAS STRIKES AGAIN IN JALPATAGUA
Residents of the Municipality of Jalpatagua, Jutiapa, are alarmed by the deaths of several farm animals. Apparently the so-called Chupacabras is on the prowl again, since all of the sheep have been found dead under mysterious circumstances.
Members of a family discovered the remains of several sheep slain in a mysterious fashion; it appears that another animal attacked them but merely drained their blood instead of devouring them.
Since then, they decided to keep watch over the sector for several evenings. However, no predator was found even while the beast kept attacking small animals.
One of the witnesses to the sheep deaths noted that in a single night, they found four dead animals lined up, presenting bite-marks on their necks.
Some residents have speculated that a there is a tigrillo (jaguar) on the loose. However, given the manner in which the animals are being attacked, others point to the involvement of the Chupacabras.
The fact of the matter is that not even the authorities have been able to explain the situation, and the mystery continues.
(translation (c) 2006, S. Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Virgilio Sanchez Ocejo)
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
August 28, 2006
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Source: Chile.com
Date: 08.26.06
CHILE: RENEWED CHUPACABRAS ATTACK IN CALAMA
ORBE - (Calama) Some residents of Calama's Chunchuri Bajo sector are concerned following an alleged new attack by the now-legendary "Chupacabras" after a number of animals appeared dead in one of the sector's plots of land.
Notice of the event occurred after a local woman heard strange noises on her rooftop. The next day she discovered that over 10 animals were dead in their pens.
The report was made by paranormal researcher Jaime Ferrer, who stated that this is not an isolated event, in his opinion. With regard to the aforementioned creature's attack, Ferrer explained that after becoming aware of the animal slaughter, he visited the site and interviewed the owner of Plot No.4. "What is strange about the affair is that if starving dogs had been involved, at least one of the animals would have been devoured. But quite the opposite occurred: no signs of bite marks or tearing could be fount on the animals; one of the rabbits presented a deep hole on its left side, a trademark of a Chupacabras attack."
According to the information, the pen showed signs of having been ripped apart. However, no one saw anything on the night of the attack. Perhaps the only sign that something was amiss involved the behavior of one of the small dogs owned by the affected Calama resident: the pet appeared grief stricken and even "cried" at times. The paranormal researcher stated that this is not the first time that this person has lost part of her animals to phenomena like this.
(translation (c) 2006, Scott Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Virgilio Sanchez, Miami UFO Center)
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
December 19, 2006
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Source: El Sol de Mexico
Date: December 10, 2006
Chupacabras Reappears in Tulancingo, Mexico
TULANCINGO, HIDALGO In the community of Lagunilla, belonging to Tulancingo, an unusual case took place yesterday that has made neighbors feel concerned and afraid.
Some said: "The Chupacabras has returned."
Seven sheep were found this morning with brutal injuries. One of them displayed a hole in its side, which caused its death. The rest showed signs of injury, but lived to see another day.
Several years ago, an allegedly strange animal given the name "Chupacabras" entered into several pens and killed dozens of sheep and goats. Last Wednesday morning, Jose Isabel Islas headed for a sheep pen on his property and received a terrible shock upon witnessing the scene. Concerned, he contacted public safety officials in Tulancingo.
The director of this agency, Luis Alvarado Mayorga, stated that the dead sheep had a hole measuring six centimeters in diameter on its side. In this case, the circle was surprisingly well outlined. Jose Isabel added that he had heard his dogs barking that morning, but did not consider the fact to be unusual. About a month ago, he said, he also found a dead sheep eyeless and without a drop of blood. The owner of the flock of sheep said that he was baffled and could not find an answer to this riddle.
Family Sheep Died Under Similar Circumstances
At the site of the animal deaths, Isabel Islas added that 30 sheep belonging to relatives had also been found dead and presenting severe injuries.
At different addresses and times, geese or ducks were the first to succumb, followed by sheep.
Eladio Islas Duarte lost nine animals; Eufrasia, with the same surnames, lost seven, and Porfirio Marquez lost five.
No other neighbor reported a similar situation with his or her flock.
"I'm certain that dog bites are not to blame," said the complainant. He added that his sheep pen is protected with a fence measuring 1 meter 50 centimeters and a large board. A dog cannot jump such a height.
Veterinarian Asked to Perform Animal Tests
Jose Isabel asked a veterinarian to come and inspect both the dead sheep and the survivors. He fears that the animals may be infected with some disease following the attack, considering that the attack came from another animal. Furthermore [he would like] the nature of the species that caused such injuries to be determined.
Alvarado Mayorga spoke to the veterinarian of the Municipal Abattoir, who promised to get in touch with the owner of the sheep.
In the meantime, Jose Isabel was doing his best to heal the injuries inflicted upon his animals.
(translation (c) 2006, S. Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Ana Luisa Cid)
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
December 31, 2006
A Forgotten Chupacabras Case from 2005
As the year 2006 draws to a close, our colleague Raul Nuñez of the IIEE Chile organization has forwarded the following report of a strange animal-mutilating entity from the 9th Region of Chile. The story somehow eluded the media and has only been made known thanks to the diligent efforts of researcher Raul Gajardo Lepold. The following is INEXPLICATA's translation of Mr. Gajardo's work:
"On November 18, 2005, Mrs. S.T.C., age 59, married, illiterate, but able to make her mark, was alone in her rural property near Angol, since her husband and son had gone into this city. At around 2:00 p.m., she was returning home after fetching the family's ten cows, which had been taken to drink water from a stream 30 meters downhill from the house. One of the cows, accustomed to this routine, got ahead of the others. When Mrs. S.T.C. came within 3 meters of the stream of water, she allowed the animals to continue alone and walked back to her house. It was at that moment that one of the cows began to bellow, and the woman ran back to see what was amiss. At that moment, she saw a very strange animal attempting to bite both the front and hind legs of the cow, which was already bleeding from one of its front legs. The strange creature surrounded the cow, attacking it on all sides, making small jumping motions and running with its two very large legs, which grew outward from the body at an angle and ended in four long toes with hard, black claws. Mrs. S.T.C. came within 4 meters of creature; in her despair, she ran back to her house to fetch a stick with which to beat the intruder. At no time did the entity try to attack her.
"She found a stick but never managed to strike the creature with it, as it ran toward the body of water, jumped in, and skittered under a large bush at the site, which was later removed and the site remains clear to this day. The animal ran away clumsily, in an erect position, on its two legs, but with considerable swiftness.
"The first time that she was close to the creature, at a distance of some four meters, the animal issued powerful whistling noisessome three or four continuous blastsonly to quiet down and resume again, all the while attacking the cow. Mrs. S.T.C. had never seen as strange a creature as this one and has never seen it again, nor have there been similar reports from other residents of her rural community. She only shared her story with her children and relatives.
The following is a description of the creature observed by Mrs. S.T.C.:
"The entity measured approximately half a meter tall, some 25 cm. around, covered all over with green and pale red spots. There was something strange resembling wings growing out of its sides, starting at its shoulders, but these were kept folded. It was covered by some kind of short brown fur; the head was dog-shaped with large, slanted and protruding eyes, almost surely black in color, as Mrs. S.T.C. was unable to get a closer look. Its muzzle was elongated and flat, measuring some 20 centimeters, which it could open very wide to display long teeth. The witness estimates that it had two rows of them, judging by their number and whiteness. She did not notice if the entity had nasal passages or a tongue, but its front teeth were longer than the rest.
"The creature's head was elongated and a sort of wavy crest grew out of its forehead, reaching down to the bottom of its back. Short, thick and firm neck. Cream-colored spots appeared on its abdomen.
"When it attacked the cow, it did so with a series of very small leaps, raining bites on the animal while it emitted whistling sounds. On its back, where the protruding crest came to an end, there were brown bristles and the body ended with a short, 10-cm. tail with a blunt tip. It lacked upper claws or legs. But it moved its shoulders upward as it attacked, without ever losing its upright position. At one point the witness saw it on the ground, felled by a kick from the cow, which fought off its assailant gamely. The claws were covered with dark brown hair as well as scales (sic). No ears were reported."
INEXPLICATA wishes to express its gratitude to Mr. Raul Nuñez and the members of IIEE Delegación Chile for bringing this case to our attention.
Scott Corrales
Institute of Hispanic Ufology
Editor, INEXPLICATA
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
January 14, 2007
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Date: January 11, 2007
MEXICO: New Mystery Animal Attack
An "unknown predator" has struck again, this time preying on some farm animals in the Region Citricola of the state of Nuevo Leon. Some suspect that it could be a reappearance of the Chupacabras.
Last night, at 10:50 pm, it was reported that in Rancho Las Hanacahuitas, municipality of Hualahuises, Nuevo Leon, some sheep had been found slain with strange wounds to their necks. Mrs. Maria del Rosario Rodriguez, the daughter-in-law of the ranch owner, reported the discovery to authorities.Upon reaching the site, elements of the Hualahuises Police found six dead sheep with puncture-like orifices on their necks, as well as three similarly wounded sheep that clung to life. The owner of the ranch, Mr. Ines Ramos Barrera, 59, suspects an attack by a puma or another animal, although municipal police believe that wild dogs may have been involved, although they lack proof, since the animal carcasses had not been devoured.
Furthermore, the few traces left at the site do not make clear, to the police, what type of animal could have been involved. No footprints wre found. Some have remarked that it could be an attack by the "Chupacabras", whose trademark consist in leaving wounds on the necks of its victims and drawing their blood. The case is still under investigation by the authorities.
(translation (c) 2007, S. Corrales, IHU. )
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
January 14, 2007
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DATE: 12 January 2007
MEXICO: New Development in the Hualahuises Animal Attacks
On the evening of January 10, it was reported that an unknown predator attacked and killed six sheep, due to the strange and violent manner of their deaths, at Rancho Las Hanacahuitas, Municipality of Hualahuises, located in the state of Nuevo Leon.
Upon inspecting the carcasses of the dead animals, it has been discovered that aside from having exsanguinated the dead sheep, according to the rancher's own report, Mr. Ines Ramos says that the creature "took the hearts out of two sheep" -- something that has further mystified experts. For the time being, municipal authorities are alert to any other strange event, similar to this one, that could come about in the area. It was believed at first that a puma could be involved, or wild dogs, but this new evidence has confused experts, leading many to suspect an attack by a legendary creature such as the "Chupacabras".
This attack would represent the third time that similar events have been reported on this ranch. The first event occurred several years ago when only a single sheep was found dead. Then two were found dead, and on this occasion the victims could well reach seven in number.
The mystery continues.
(translation (c) 2007, S. Corrales, IHU. )
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
April 27, 2007
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SOURCE: IIEE
DATE: 04.25.07
CHILE: THE CHUPACABRAS RETURNS
Raul Núñez, director of Chile’s IIEE and regular contributor to Inexplicata, recently made us aware of the efforts of Ivan Voreved, another researcher affiliated with the IIEE. Mr. Voreved has been investigating a series of new farm animal deaths in Chile’s 6th Region in which the Chupacabras or IEA – Intruso Esporadico Agresivo (Sporadic Aggressive Intruder, the term preferred by researchers) appears to be the culprit.
Voreved notes that these attacks no longer appear to generate the media furor that they did six years ago, when Chile was wracked by its first major experience with the paranormal predator. The result has been a greater willingness on the part of experiencers to speak to serious researchers, in the awareness that they will not be laughed at or turned into figures of fun by big-city reporters. “These details,” he writes, “could in time yield positive results toward explaining the phenomenon, which has achieved sociological proportions in many parts of the world.”
On April 6, 7 and 8 of 2007, says Voroved, a series of strange events involving the presence of a strange creature took place in Pan de Azúcar, a town in Chile’s 6th Region. The witnesses, known only by their initials – J.C. and A.R. – report that at eight o’clock in the morning on April 7, A.R. discovered twenty-nine dead chickens in a coop on the property. The bewildered farmhand noticed that the birds gave the appearance of having been “crushed” by something, and one of them displayed a hole in its back that reached down into its entrails. The hen looked completely bloodless and all of the carcasses displayed a certain orderliness about them (INEXPLICATA readers will remember the meticulous alignment of the animal carcasses in Dorado, Puerto Rico during the 1995 wave of exsanguinations) . Neither the owners nor neighbors could find an explanation to this event.
The story does not end here. Voroved adds that another unusual event occurred on a dirt road not far from the original attacks: some witnesses reportedly saw “something like a black trash bag” falling off the roof of a house. Upon closer inspection, it looked like a “dark spot” that moved, jumped, and then took to the air as the incredulous witnesses approached. The bizarre entity measured approximately a meter and half, according to their estimates, and the swiftness of its flight was amazing.
J.C. professes to be a skeptic in matters involving the Chupacabras or IEA, but has been unable to find a rational explanation to the events that occurred on his property. The witnesses to the dark creature that fell from the side of a house before flying away remain deeply shaken by their experience; other local residents made them aware of similar happenings in the vicinity that have generally been ascribed to the Chupacabras, as the community was also a target for such activity earlier in the decade.
Our thanks to Raul Núñez and Ivan Voreved for keeping us apprised of Chupacabras activity in South America.
-- Scott Corrales
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Chile Chupacabras Attack
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 7:55 AM
Subject: Chile: Chupacabras in Vina del Mar--------------------------------------
SOURCE: La Estrella (newspaper)
DATE : June 1, 2007
CHILE: TERRIFYING CHUPACABRAS ATTACK IN VINA DEL MAR
Creature appeared in the Recreo Sector
by Carla Olivares
Margarita Ugalde's family underwent an experience worthy of a horror movie in the early hours of Thursday morning in the Recreo sector of Vina del Mar after having a face-to-face encounter with the legendary and feared Chupacabras.
According to the woman's story, the event took place at around 4 in the morning when all were asleep and the powerful noise made by the strange animal shook them out of their slumber.
"An animal walked over the roof - it was as though it had come in flying and suddenly landed there. It sounded strong and dragged its wings, walking quickly and making a thundering noise, as though it were very heavy. It's just like the last time. The same happened years ago - we heard the same noises on the roof," explained Margarita Ugalde.
The family's chickens, kept in the backyard, were nervous and making loud crowing sounds, as though something was happening to them. One by one, the birds went quiet. Seven out of ten chickens were killed.
"I went to the backyard and I saw it. It was like a large bird, standing about a meter, with the bearing of a dwarf. It has feathers, wings and left footprints like those of a goat. It was looking for food, and I think it must've been hungry," she explained.
When the subject of the Chupacabras first emerged into public awareness, Margarita Ugalde experienced a similar situation - the same noises on the roof and the killings of animals. In that occasion, they were among those who experienced the greatest number of losses.
The woman is afraid. She is terrified by this experience. However, she feels sad about her hens, which she had raised from chicks. The birds present one or two small perforations, some on the neck, others on the wings or legs, but the similarity they share is that they are completely dry, without a drop of blood. The family decided to call Carabineros (Chilean State Police) to inspect the site in case there was something to be found.
"They told us it was that (the Chupacabras) and that they had never seen anything like it. They were overwhelmed as well," said the woman.
When the strange animal passed over the roof and reached the backyard, it broke the henhouse door and extracted the birds one by one, for a total of seven. When he was surprised by the homeowner, the Chupacabras took off, flying toward the hills.
(Translation (C) 2007, S. Corrales, Institute of Hispanic Ufology. Special thanks to Ana Luisa Cid)
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
June 18, 2007
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Date: June 14, 2007
MEXICO: Chupacabras Reported in Tampico (Tamaulipas, Mexico)
According to the news story published by the Hoy Tampico newspaper on June 14, 2007, residents of the El Pueblo district called the 066 emergency number for help, as they claimed having seen a very strange animal on the prowl. They associated it with the Chupacabras, describing it as a hairy animal that walks on two legs and makes strange noises.
Members of the metropolitan police in the port of Tampico were mobilized shortly after one in the morning on Thursday, June 14, after having received the news by phone.
Police forces reported to a hill located next to Avenida Cuahutémoc and Calle Guadalupe, where the "Chupacabras" had allegedly been seen, but did not find it.
It should be noted that this occurred 8 hours before the Mexican president engaged in a tour of southern Tamaulipas.
(Translation (c) 2007, S. Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Ana Luisa Cid)
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Mexico: Chupacabras Strikes Again in Reynosa, Tamaulipas
Source: En Linea Directa
Date: 07.15.08
Chupacabras Strikes Again in Reynosa, Tamaulipas (Mexico)
According to an article published by journalist Armando Garcia in the En Linea Directa newspaper, rural growers of Reynosa fear for the lives of their animals...and their own lives as well, since a strange animal has appeared out of nowhere to mutilate cattle.
A rancher from the "El Porvenir" collective farm reported the deaths of several animals on the property, since after a two day absence from the farm, the owner returned to find that part of his herd was also dead, while other animals were still dying. Alarmed, he informed the authorities in hopes of starting an investigation.
Ricardo Humberto Varela, 50, lives at Rio Alamo 61, Colonia Longoria, and filed his complaint before Gerardo Trevino, a public magistrate, who in turn reported what had taken place at the "Artecitas" ranch in the El Porvenir collective farm.
The statement said that the rancher was startled to see what was happening in his ranch, since after a two-day absence, he found part of his herd dead. He checked each animal physically and found two puncture marks on their necks through which something had exsanguinated them.
He then inspected each corner of the ranch to determine what had taken place. He found the print marks of two small feet or claws, seemingly those of a strange entity or animal that broke into the ranch several times, slaying the livestock. The rancher lost 14 sheep, 10 chickens and five goats.While this official report makes no mention of the Chupacabras, it is believed that the modern mythical entity is responsible for this attack.
Ricardo Humberto Varela noted that he would destroy the carcasses by fire, but before doing so, he took several photographs that were appended to the investigation, which was given the number 295/007, as evidence of what had transpired at the "Artecitas" ranch in the El Porvenir collective.
It will be up to the police to ascertain the nature of the mysterious assailant on the ranch. It should be noted that in previous years, similar cases had been reported. If a new "Chupacabras" wave is involved -- a creature believed by some to be an invention or pure fiction, the collective ranchers of Reynosa will fear for the lives of their animals and their own, as no one has been able to guess the creature's true nature.
(translation (c) 2007, IHU. Special thanks to Ana Luisa Cid)
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Chupacabras 1951 - 8/24/07
Kenneth F. Thomas, editor of the Steamshovel Press, shares an old reference to what seems like a new occurrence of "Chupacabras."
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I-Team: Results back from California on mysterious Cuero animal - 2/1/08
Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
April 11, 2008
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Date: April 11, 2008
Mexico: Hairy Creature Attacks Sheep in Pustunich
PUSTUNICH, Ticul, 8 April -- The bizarre deaths of four sheep in a small ranch of this community has caused trepidation among local residents, as there are those who claim that the "Chupacabras" is to blame.
Some locals claim having seen "a hairy animal standing nearly 2 meters tall" in the dark of night.
This situation has caused the town's habitual repose to be interrupted, especially that of the ranch's owner, who has even decided not to breed any more animals to avoid attracting the strange entity.
According to the facts, the strange deaths of four sheep occurred only a few days ago on the property of Ligia Couoh, on Calle 27 between 16 and 18.
"The animals showed no signs of being tortured, they only had two deep holes in the neck. There wasn't even any blood spilled on the soil. On that day the animal attached the three sheep and must've filled itself with blood, as the [fourth sheep] only had a scratch on it. However, on the next day, that last animal turned up dead . That was my last sheep, and that creature came back in the night to kill it."
"I told the police and a veterinarian came to inspect the animal. She said that the holes were deep and made by fangs that are curved, rather than straight."
Mrs. Couoh says that the animal that killed her sheep must fly, as she saw blood spattered in different locations.
"Perhaps it's the Chupacabras, as my neighbors have heard the screams of strange animals at night -- and seen them -- since my sheep were killed. That day I was overcome with fear. I was even paralyzed by the way in which my animals were killed. I've been living here for 47 years and had never seen or heard of animals being slain like this."
Ligia Couoh says that the several families have seen a strange entity standing two meters tall in the night, and they say it's like a bear.
Other residents of the locality say that ducks and turkeys have also been drained of blood.
(Translation (c) 2008, S. Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Leopoldo Zambrano, Fundacion Cosmos AC)
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
April 11, 2008
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Date: April 11, 2008
Mexico: Pustunich Resident Sees "Chupacabras" in her Own Home
"It drinks water with a long tongue, but not like a dog."
PUSTUNICH, Ticul -- After the death of four sheep, local residents claimed having seen a strange being in the night and insist that it is the Chupacabras.
One resident who requested anonymity says that she also saw the strange entity in her backyard.
"Shortly after the sheep were killed, around 12:30 pm., my niece was feeling sick and she was given a medication to calm her down. We suddenly heard a growl, such as dogs make when food is taken away from them, only louder.
"That creature was drinking water from a bucket that we placed under a water tank, but it drank as though it had a long tongue, as if absorbing the water, not like dogs do.
"As I was idle and near the window, I stood up and stuck my face against the glass. I was able to see a hairy form with heavy footsteps. The noise I made when I approached the window caused it to scare and disappear. Perhaps it flew away.
"My son, who lives next door, also heard the noise. The creature even banged itself twice against the wall. Other residents have heard noises since that time."
The rumor spread throughout the community that Delio Beh, after hearing strange sounds, tried to go out at night with shotguns to hunt down the alleged "Chupacabras" but fear got the better of him.
(Translation (c) 2008. Scott Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Leopoldo Zambrano).
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Inexplicata
The Journal of Hispanic Ufology
April 16, 2008
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Sources: El Universal, Vanguardia de Coahuila, Diario de Yucatan
Date: April 15 2008
Mexico: The Chupacabras Reappears
COAHUILA - The "Vanguardia" newspaper reported the deaths of 50 sheep in the central Parras de la Fuente region of the state of Coahuila in its 15 April 2008 edition.
Mr. Antonio Davila, the affected party, presumes that the fearsome "Chupacabras" is responsible for the carnage, as his animals displayed signs of torn flesh and small punctures through which blood was possibly extracted.
These events took place on the early morning hours of 6 April at a site located at the crossing of Morelos and Jose de las Fuentes streets.
Mr. Davila says that he looked into his neighbor's back yard and saw a similar situation: 16 dead animals, with the pens drenched in blood.
CAMPECHE - El Universal, 4 April 2008. Mr. Aurelio Tamay saw a strange animal wandering away from his animal pens after having attacked 8 chickens and a turkey, which were left dismembered and without blood.
YUCATAN - Diaro de Yucatán, 14 April 2008. Eighteen hens were slain by a strange animal with the appearance of a wolf, dark-colored and of unusual size. The beast further attacked Mario Suarez, who went out to defend his birds. This event occurred in Champotón.
Suarez explained that in early hours of 12 April, he squared off against this bloodthirsty entity and was wounded in the chest, injured by the creature's claws. He added that after hearing some loud noises in the backyard of his house at 00:30 hours, he went out to investigate.
The home of the Suarez family is located on 14th street in Colonia La Cruz, Champotón, in the same municipality where only a few weeks ago a farmer reproted that a strange creature killed eight hens and a turkey.
On this occasion, the witness said that due to the darkness, he was unable to cleary see the animal attacking his hens.
Plucking up his courage, he seized a large stick with which he struck the intruder on the back. However, he explained that the stick shattered. "It was like hitting a stone. The animal simply turned against me. Without issuing a growl, it hurt me on the chest with one of its claws and fled."
Suarez says that the manner in which the hens are killed is very strange. It kills silently and vanishes as readily as it appears. "It kills poultry without eating it. It beheaded two of my hens and tore the leg off another. The others were exsanguinated."
The fence to the backyard of his home in the municipality of Champotón, some 70 km from this city, is nearly 2 meters tall. The creature had no problem getting over it, as though it had wings. "It would be impossible for any other animal to jump over," he added.
His wife, Georgina Fernandez, mentioned that most of her birds sleep high in a tree, and that this unusual beast was able to reach them there. The manner in which it attacks seems "supernatural" to her.
She added that there is fear among the population on account of the chicken slayer or "Chupacabras" , as it appears where it is least expected. Two weeks ago it reappeared at Colonia La Playa.
(Translation (c) 2008, S. Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Ana Luisa Cid)
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Reaparece en Campeche el ‘chupacabras’; mata 9 aves
El chupacabras reapareció en el municipio de Champotón, donde dejó a ocho gallinas y a un pavo muertos y sin sangre, pero a un gallo vivo, en la casa de Aurelio Tamay.
Cordialmente,
El Mundo de los Ovnis
Ovnis, Paranormal, Misterios, Ciencia, Actualidad
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Date: 05.02.08
Argentina: Chupacabras Changes Diet
A dog was found dead with a puncture mark in its throat and completely drained of blood in the Argentinean city of Rosario. No signs of a struggle were evident, nor were bloodstains found on the ground. The animal shared a terrace with another dog that did not suffer any violence whatsoever.
This incident likely took place in the early morning hours of Thursday. Daniel Angel R., a resident of the Echesortu district of Rosario, heard some barking from the terrace on which he kept his dogs, but paid no attention to it, since there was nothing unusual about the situation.
According to information provided by the local newspaper "La Capital", the owner of the property went up to the terrace areound noon, finding one of his dogs dead under a grill. Upon examining the body, Daniel R. did not find any other signs of violence beyond a deep, clean wound in the neck area which allowed him to see the animal's bones. No signs of a struggle were evident in the area, not even a drop of blood on the ground.
The frightened man took the carcass to the city's 6th Sheriff's Office, where he filed the corresponding police report. The dog's lifeless body was taken to the Instituto Medico Legal, where an autopsy shall be performed in order to establish the cause of death.
(Translation (c) 2008, Scott Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Leopoldo Zambrano, Fundacion Cosmos A.C.)
Chupas – Mysterious Flying Menace in Brazil's Countryside - 8/17/08
