Senator Carlos Cantero wants to know the truth about the "Chupacabras phenomena in Northern Chile.
CALAMA, Chile - After losing his patience because of the prolonged time that the "Chupacabras case has remained in the public agenda and the lack of conclusive answers by the authorities, Senator Carlos Cantero called for an official inquiry to the interior department of Loa regarding the strange events taking place in the area. The senator also wants to know about the way the case has been handled by authorities and other organizations involved.
The Reply From The Governor
Governor Francisco Segovia sent an immediate reply to the parliament. The following is the official letter from the governor,s office:
Office of Governor Francisco Segovia
Nº 367
May 29, 2001
In compliance with your inquiry in relation to the "Chupacabras case and related police investigations, please refer to the copy of document number 587, dated May 14. The document describes details of the investigations carried out by Adalberto Rehbein Yunge, vice-chief of the Calama Civil Police. His findings are the following:
"With regards to the investigation of the Chupacabras case, our department has not received trustworthy information with respect to new animal deaths in this jurisdiction, with the exception of press information about animal deaths in the area. Although the press does not discard that the cause of the strange deaths may be attributed to an unknown animal, our police units have not received any official reports about strange animal deaths.
Furthermore, the local tribunal courts have not issued us any orders to conduct investigations regarding that matter.
(signed)
Governor Francisco Segovia
Public Interest
During an interview with this newspaper, Senator Carlos Cantero said: " I suppose the subject can be very interesting to the community; nevertheless, nobody can speculate without any proof until we have scientific evidence. He also continued by explaining that an issue generating these levels of commotion must not be left unanswered; therefore, the proper authorities must act. Furthermore, he mentioned that there is still hope to receive information from other institutions that had direct participation in the phenomenon, such as customs officers and the health
department officials.
Once the information is gathered, he will make sure that the appropriate measures were taken, otherwise, he does not discard to ask for details of the case, specifically between the months of January and June of the year 2000. During that time, the courts in Loa welcomed the reports by Calaman farmers regarding the deaths of their domestic animals. He assured that he has ways and means to know the conclusions and the details of investigations ordered and practiced by the police during and after the mentioned period. When we asked him about his opinion about the investigations conducted by ufologists, he replied that we couldn,t give credit nor rely on "unqualified people to conduct these types of investigations.
Calama UFO Center: " There is lots of evidence "
"Due to the nature of this case, which for the most part defies human logic, there has not been the required in-depth analysis that it warrants. I understand that the government cannot redirect resources to find out about the existence of the "Chupacabras while there are bigger problems in the community, such as massive unemployment; nevertheless, as ufologists and investigators we have another perception of the phenomenon, for that reason, I praise Senator Cantero,s initiative", stated Jaime Ferrer, director of Calama UFO Center.
Disagreeing with most of the authorities handling the case, Ferrer claimed that there is lots of physical evidence in the hands of more than one anomalous organization in the area. "We have discovered tracks and biological remains like hairs, skin, nails, all of which have been sent to laboratories of the United States, Mexico and Spain, through Dr. Virgilio Sanchez-Ocejo, director of Miami UFO Center. He also mentioned the need for the government to appoint a special committee to study the case on a permanent basis.
Ferrer also believes that the failure of the authorities in solving the case of this phenomenon is because the government is only addressing the economic aspects of it. "There have been many eyewitnesses, he said, "but people don't report the incidents because they know that they won't get answers from customs officers, nor from the police. Senator, if you,re reading this article, please email me at calamaufocenter@hotmail.com".
Translation by Mario Andrade Revista Digital Cronos
Senator Carlos Cantero wants to know the truth about the "Chupacabras phenomena in Northern Chile.
CALAMA, Chile - After losing his patience because of the prolonged time that the "Chupacabras case has remained in the public agenda and the lack of conclusive answers by the authorities, Senator Carlos Cantero called for an official inquiry to the interior department of Loa regarding the strange events taking place in the area. The senator also wants to know about the way the case has been handled by authorities and other organizations involved.
The Reply From The Governor
Governor Francisco Segovia sent an immediate reply to the parliament. The following is the official letter from the governor,s office:
Office of Governor Francisco Segovia
Nº 367
May 29, 2001
In compliance with your inquiry in relation to the "Chupacabras case and related police investigations, please refer to the copy of document number 587, dated May 14. The document describes details of the investigations carried out by Adalberto Rehbein Yunge, vice-chief of the Calama Civil Police. His findings are the following:
"With regards to the investigation of the Chupacabras case, our department has not received trustworthy information with respect to new animal deaths in this jurisdiction, with the exception of press information about animal deaths in the area. Although the press does not discard that the cause of the strange deaths may be attributed to an unknown animal, our police units have not received any official reports about strange animal deaths.
Furthermore, the local tribunal courts have not issued us any orders to conduct investigations regarding that matter.
(signed)
Governor Francisco Segovia
Public Interest
During an interview with this newspaper, Senator Carlos Cantero said: " I suppose the subject can be very interesting to the community; nevertheless, nobody can speculate without any proof until we have scientific evidence. He also continued by explaining that an issue generating these levels of commotion must not be left unanswered; therefore, the proper authorities must act. Furthermore, he mentioned that there is still hope to receive information from other institutions that had direct participation in the phenomenon, such as customs officers and the health
department officials.
Once the information is gathered, he will make sure that the appropriate measures were taken, otherwise, he does not discard to ask for details of the case, specifically between the months of January and June of the year 2000. During that time, the courts in Loa welcomed the reports by Calaman farmers regarding the deaths of their domestic animals. He assured that he has ways and means to know the conclusions and the details of investigations ordered and practiced by the police during and after the mentioned period. When we asked him about his opinion about the investigations conducted by ufologists, he replied that we couldn,t give credit nor rely on "unqualified people to conduct these types of investigations.
Calama UFO Center: " There is lots of evidence "
"Due to the nature of this case, which for the most part defies human logic, there has not been the required in-depth analysis that it warrants. I understand that the government cannot redirect resources to find out about the existence of the "Chupacabras while there are bigger problems in the community, such as massive unemployment; nevertheless, as ufologists and investigators we have another perception of the phenomenon, for that reason, I praise Senator Cantero,s initiative", stated Jaime Ferrer, director of Calama UFO Center.
Disagreeing with most of the authorities handling the case, Ferrer claimed that there is lots of physical evidence in the hands of more than one anomalous organization in the area. "We have discovered tracks and biological remains like hairs, skin, nails, all of which have been sent to laboratories of the United States, Mexico and Spain, through Dr. Virgilio Sanchez-Ocejo, director of Miami UFO Center. He also mentioned the need for the government to appoint a special committee to study the case on a permanent basis.
Ferrer also believes that the failure of the authorities in solving the case of this phenomenon is because the government is only addressing the economic aspects of it. "There have been many eyewitnesses, he said, "but people don't report the incidents because they know that they won't get answers from customs officers, nor from the police. Senator, if you,re reading this article, please email me at calamaufocenter@hotmail.com".
Translation by Mario Andrade Revista Digital Cronos
We would like to thank Mr. Christian Aguirre (www.cristart.com), expert graphic designer from Santiago, Chile, for all his support and patience during the process of gathering eyewitness descriptions and creating these images that best describe the enigmatic creature commonly known as "Chupacabras".
Note: These images may be copied and redistributed as long the artist and these sources are accredited for the work.
After almost 4 months of hard work, and as he gathered and used several eyewitness descriptions from Calama UFO Center, Mr. Aguirre was able to recreate one generic image based on a combination of numerous physical features described by many eyewitnesses. Although the image provides a basic description of the creature, it is important to keep in mind that there have been approximately 30 different species with different sizes, physical shapes and colors in Northern Chile alone.
According to most of the eyewitnesses, this image describes the most common standing position of this creature. The image was created taking into account 45 detailed descriptions provided by several people that claim to have seen or had contact with this being. The reason why these descriptions were used is because they were the ones that corroborated the most, according to several different testimonies.
This image shows to the Blood Predator walking on top of a roof, which it has been mentioned by the majority of residents that live in the outskirts of Calama, Chile,
where allegedly, most of these sightings take place.
This image best describes the way that this creature comes to a stop on top of a roof. According to eyewitness accounts, when the creature stops on top of a roof, the people in the house begin feeling strange sensations and fear, presumably caused by some kind of negative energy that these beings allegedly emit. This energy is later felt with more intensity when the creature begins to move again (generally jumping). If I may speculate, it is possible that this same energy maybe used as a medium or source by these creatures in order to levitate or fly for several meters without the use of wings or any propulsion device. The most recent reported sighting was filed by two sisters of 40 and 45 years of age, who claimed to have seen a "cat-like creature" with an abundant coat of white hair, but as big as a large-sized dog. Their description of the alleged creature was corroborated in its entirety by one of their neighbors.
Puerto Rican version of the Chupacabras, as described by witnesses. Published in 'El Vocero' Newspaper.
Image Exclusive of WinterSteel
For Description of the Puerto Rican Chupacabras, See 'Chupacabra.' Back to TOP of Page
(Baquedano is a small town, 18 miles north of Antofagasta, at the north part of Chile)
37 year-old Evelyn Esbry went to the bathroom and heard some noises outside. It was at 6 o clock in the morning and she went out to her back yard to investigate.
Her home is next to the "El Rutero" restaurant, the same place where, two weeks before, Chupacabras killed 9 rabbits, leaving them bloodless, and some foot prints that match others in the same region.
Something jumped at her back, the woman turned around and came face to face with a strange animal. She felt paralysed in front of this horrible entity. Later, she described it as being full of dark hair, 4.10 feet tall, with large, oval luminous orange eyes and a large snout.
With the commotion, Evelyn fell unconscious. Her husband Walter Allaga did not hear any noise but went to look for her, when she did not return to the bedroom, finding her in the ground. He called for help from local paramedic Rodolfo Gonzalez. After first-aid, and in state of shock, she was taken to the Antofagasta Regional Hospital emergency room. There they found marks in her back, hands and in one side of her neck. Parts of her clothing were torn. She was given a sedative and sent home.
At first, still in shock, she refused to elaborate on her encounter but last week she started giving details. The most important and new detail is, that when she turned around and face the Chupacabra, it sent her a telepathic order: "Do not scream for help". After hearing that, she fainted.
Evelyn Esbry's is not the only case. Paramedic Rodolfo Gonzalez said he received, two weeks earlier, another call from Sierra Gorda (between Baquedano and Calama). There, he gave first aid to a couple that faced a Chupacabra while in their car. The Chupacabra ordered the girl to open the car door and to step out. She started unlocking the door but, in that moment, realized what she was doing and re-locked the door, asking her friend to drive away. Her friend, could not move his legs but was able to start the motor and when he turned the lights on, the entity disappeared in the dark of the night. The young couple wish to remained anonymous.
These two reports make us think that the Chupacabra is not an animal but a "thinking entity". We want to point out numerous reports of intense UFOs sightings in the area. Many reports of strong light from the sky, illuminating whole towns at night. Most Chilean ufologists now think there's some connection between UFOs and the Chupacabras. Now, they reject the lab genetic manipulations hypotheses. Can we create a thinking animal, able to give telepathic orders to a human being? That's the question.
This new fact puts humanity in jeopardy.
We thank our source in Calama, Jaime Ferrer for this report.
Also, we want to point out that our source in Santiago, Patricio Borlone, confirmed that the two large containers with the NASA logo arrived in Santiago on May 12 from Miami. One cargo Boeing 767, Flight #501 of Lan-Chile Airline, arrived at Arturo Merino Airport in Santiago de Chile, at 6:27 A.M.. The second Boeing 767, Flight #503, arrived at 7:05 A.M.. Immediatly the containers were placed on special Flight #474, Cargo Boeing 737, of the local AVANT Airline, departing on a direct flight to Calama, at 8:00 A.M. of the same day.
From Calama, we're informed that two live Chupacabras were placed inside the containers and the AVANT plane departed for an unknown destination in the afternoon.
Whether myth or reality, the Calama Chupacabras case has marked an era in the city's history and furthermore, disrupted the routine of an entire country which for a brief moment gave serious thought to the possibility of the unknown.
Today, a year after the zoological and sociological phenomenon that prompted civilian and police authorities to wave white flags in El Loa Province, there is new and incredible information coming out, only that this time it doesn't come from private ufologists or isolated witnesses, but from the president and director of the Miami UFO Center, Virgilio Sanchez-Ocejo, who wrote the Estrella del Loa from the U.S. to recount the latest information regarding the alleged creature's manifestations in Chile.
According to the expert, tomorrow--Sunday, March 18, 2001--marks one year since the residents of Calama began reporting the massive deaths of their domestic and farm animals, an enigma which has not yet been resolved.
In his essay, this man notes that there are more than 105 sites attacked throughout the national territory, including cities, towns, villages, homesteads, inlets, mines, sectors and valleys, among others. However, he notes that the largest amount has been recorded in "Calama and its vicinity".
He notes that since the genesis of these apparitions, the Calama UFO Center, directed by researcher Jaime Ferrer, has been in operation. Ferrer is in charge of processing reports and securing physical evidence.
*** The Hair Sample ***
He notes that on this anniversary date, the MUC received its first report from a U.S. lab regarding the hair samples removed from a cat exsanguinated in the town of Maria Elena. The document assures that "the samples correspond to an unknown mammal, and no DNA analysis is possible because there isn't a sequenced genetic material study in all of the animals."
He adds that there only exist specific data on a mouse, yeast and a protozoon, and adds that human DNA research has only reached advanced study after many years. He also discards the study of comparative samples commonly applied in criminological practices.
It is clear, he says, that the hairs correspond to a supposedly unknown mammal an adds that reports on hairs and fecal matter from European labs are still pending.
The studies also detect great similarities betewen plaster casts of Chilean footprints and the ones obtained in both Miami and Spain--samples which show a strange bipedal being with an odd gait. "At first we thought that these entities only had the purpose of sucking their victim's blood. However, we've discovered that it attacks humans psychosomatically, a situation which opens a new angle we are trying to explain."
The MUC believes that the alleged species is accustomed to the climate and environment of the Atacama Desert, for which reason it undertook a study regarding the climatological and physiological adaptation of these beings. The MUC adds that this research is not sponsored by governmental or private entiteis, and is conducted under terms of strict confidentiality and pure friendship.
Workers of the local mining company of BSK are frightened due to allegations of a presumed chupacabras attack of an employee during the night shift, in the Escondida mining project area.
The alleged attack took place a few weeks ago and it involved a warehouse worker. The chilling incident occurred in the middle of a cold night at about 3 AM. The worker, as it was said, walked toward a container used as a cellar as he was looking for a spare part. Suddenly, the nightshift silence was interrupted as he was attacked by a beast from behind, causing several wounds to his body and leaving him in a state of shock.
Terrified, he began to run searching for help. He finally was able to reach two other employees who were able to see in the shadows of the dark warehouse what they described as a "chupacabras".
The storekeeper received medical attention, and it is said that him and the two other workers have refused to go back to work. The remaining of the local workers expressed concern and fear regarding the alleged attack. They refuse to work alone in order to prevent being attacked.
THE CHUPACABRAS REAPPEARED IN A HENHOUSE
Monday 8 of April of 2002
An alleged " Chupacabras " creature left its footprint in a henhouse. The news about the supposed apparition spread controversy in the region.
Until now, nobody wants to admit the presence of a strange being that destroys its victims with an apparent incredible force. However, at least among the population in the neighborhoods in Santa Clara, the controversial creature, or something similar, made its presence well known in the sector of Talcahuano. Furthermore, in recent days, several chicken cages and henhouses have been partially destroyed, and along with them, several chickens.
Despite the silence of local authorities, the evidence is clearly there. Hernán Pino, one of the villagers, stated that several officers form the second police station and many neighbors have arrived to the area because they are concerned about the gruesome events that have recently occurred. According to the locals, the village of Talcahuano had never witnessed cases involving domestic animal mutilations. They expressed concern because they are unable to determine what has caused the deaths of their animals.
Referring to the presence of the " Chupacabras " in the northern area, particularly in Calama and its surroundings, one neighbor stated: "We have heard of these things and how they happen often in those communities, but we always thought that it was just wild dogs involved. However, after seeing these horrendous mutilations, after learning how this creature is able to break into metallic fences and henhouses built with steel, we are convinced that it is not a dog.'
Until now, there have not been any official statements or declarations by the authorities regarding what happened. There is a silence and lots of fear among the population's neighbors of Santa Clara.
The mystery of the mutilated hens is increasing. Not even customs officers have spoken about it. Nevertheless, the neighbors have request protection, because they say that somebody or something is haunting and stalking them.
CHUPACABRAS APPEARS IN NORTHERN ARGENTINA
April 1, 2002
Despite of the modest amount of Chupacabras sightings these last days in the town of The Tonco, northern Argentina, the inhabitants are afraid they will begin to see a mass wave domestic animal mutilations, just like the events that happened during the year 2000 in Calama, Chile.
According to Juan Carlos Chavez, commissary of the regional unit of Cafayete, the nightmare that affected Chile during that time, to which it caused reactions throughout the world, may happen in his region; therefore, he has set up a community-wide alert.
"The presence of the mythical creature in this rural area belonging to the municipality of Payogasta, is tied to a wave of recent UFO sightings", he said during a local news interview.
"We are linking these facts. 10 years ago an intense investigation began in places where ufos and this creature appeared. Nevertheless, until now, we have not found as much evidence as the cases that happen in Chile", Chavez said.
He also stated that contrary to chupacabras apparitions in Calama, in northern Argentina, the creature appears to be less aggressive. According to some eyewitnesses, it avoids contact with humans as much as possible. Nevertheless, residents are still worried because of what happened in Calama. They fear that their livestock will also be attacked. He explained that a police commission will intensively investigate the phenomenon for a month.
Three local eyewitnesses, who had the unpleasant experience of seeing the alleged chupacabras creature, corroborated with an amazing description. The all concurred that it is a terrifying being, half man and half animal. They also said that it stands about 1.7 meters in height (about 5ft 6in.), it has red eyes, sharp teeth, long upper extremities ending with long and sharp claws, and a body that is fully covered with hair.
"I was walking with my dogs and my livestock when suddenly, something alerted the animals. The being was about 12 meters away from me. As soon as I saw it, it left very rapidly, leaping three times. It jumped very high. I was astonished", said Maria Rufino, a 73-year-old farmer.
The other two eyewitnesses, Santos Jaimes (30) and Ruben Colque (34), said that they also met face to face with the creature. "We were paralyzed with fear and panic. It was a horrible looking being. Its feet had some kind of hooves, but with a ram behind them. We are in alert", they said.
Chupacabra blamed for dog¹s mysterious death
By Jessica Rocha
The Brownsville Herald
Luis Duran never believed in the chupacabra, a blood-sucking creature fabled
to roam rural areas in search of prey.
That changed Sunday, he says, when the family discovered their pet dog,
Panzón, dead, the apparent victim of an unknown predator.
"It couldn¹t be a coyote because they usually fight around the house and
there should be blood," Duran said. "If it was a wildcat, there should be
wounds, but there was only marks like fingernails."
Local health officials dispute the Duran family¹s claim that a chupacabra
sucked the blood from the dog¹s body but the South Brownsville family is
firmly convinced.
Duran pointed to strange puncture wounds on the body of his father¹s
six-month-old German Shepherd as proof the dog was killed by the
bloodthirsty creature.
He says it was about 2 p.m. Sunday when his little brother found Panzón dead
in the yard of the family¹s Guadalupe River Street home.
"He was all peeled off," Duran said. "He had scratches on his legs, and on
the spine, he had a big old hole on top of his spine.
"It was a weird death that I¹ve never seen before," he said. "Everyone was
saying it was a chupacabra."
Brownsville animal control and the Brownsville Police Department were
dispatched to the house at about 8 p.m. Sunday, said Brownsville Public
Health Director Josue Ramirez and Police Commander Abraham Delgado.
Ramirez said he believed a car struck and dragged the animal under its
wheels. He said he didn¹t see any "holes," and the scratches, fractured
bones, and burn marks were consistent with getting run over by a car.
He said the animal was bloating, evidence that massive internal bleeding
occurred. "We have seen these cases several times already," Ramirez said,
adding he has yet to see proof of a chupacabra.
Animal Control Officer Jaime Medina, who responded to the call, said the
dog¹s wounds were not deep enough to allow blood to be extracted.
"The wounds weren¹t that deep at all," Medina said, adding several burn
marks lead him to believe the dog was run over by a car.
But Duran says the dog could not have been run over because it was found
chained to its doghouse, just as he left him.
The family repeatedly requested an autopsy for the animal, but animal
control refused, explaining they do not do autopsies based on such claims
and advised Duran to take the dog to the family veterinarian.
Duran kept the dog overnight, but decided against paying for an autopsy.
"(The veterinarian) was charging $300, but we couldn¹t afford that," Duran
said.
Animal control picked up the dog from the home Monday morning and disposed
