The Chupacabra is a cryptid from Puerto Rico, Mexico and the southwestern United States. The Chupacabra (goat sucker in Spanish) was first reported in Puerto Rico in the early 1970’s. It was named Goat Sucker because it was believed to be responsible for the deaths of many livestock in Puerto Rico that were the result of the animals being seemingly drained of their blood. It is believed that the Chupacabra is some type of vampire.
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I remember first hearing about the Chupacabra in the 1990’s. As soon as the word of the Puerto Rican farm animals broke, farmers in other countries began complaining of their own attacks. Animals in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and the United States were all dying similarly gruesome deaths, seemingly with no explanation.
The mysterious creature allegedly glimpsed by eyewitnesses, who describe with horror what they saw. It was a five-foot-tall creature with glowing eyes and bat-like wings, standing on its hind legs. It had spikes on its back. It smelled of sulphur.
Much like Bigfoot, there have been alleged sightings, but no one has ever found a dead Chupacabra. It has sometimes been described as having an alien appearance while others have said that it’s just a coyote with mange. That would be a disappointment, wouldn’t it?
For me, the fact that the creature has only been spotted in Spanish speaking areas makes me think that it maybe be more myth than mystery.
Have you ever heard of the Chupacabra? From what you’ve heard or read from other sources, what are your thoughts on the Chupacabra?
Happy Monday! ~Phil
I have heard of the Chupacabra but never saw one. I don’t know of anyone who has. I agree it might be a myth. It is funny though that there is a word for Goat sucker.
Yes, I’ve never needed to use the phrase “goat sucker.” The Chupacabra probably isn’t happy about that nickname
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Ooh, I didn’t realise it was supposed to have wings too?
I think the wings are optional