The last few days have brought some strange responses in two high-profile cryptozoology cases. First, the Texas chupacabra we reported on back in early September has been deemed a near-match to a coyote based on DNA analysis by Texas State University. So, what the heck is a near-match? Is it a coyote or isn’t it? No answer from the Associated Press. Also no explanation for the fact that the creature was hairless, which requires additional analysis and tissue samples. As reader CAM pointed out, no explanation was given for why the creature had such short forelegs either.
More hairy reasoning from the wilds of Pennsylvania where a Bigfoot creature was recently caught on film. The Internet is abuzz with folks coming down on both sides of the fence: genuine ‘Squatch or “mangy, skinny bear“? “Mainstream” media dismisses the weird pics out of hand, but this doesn’t look like any bear I’ve ever seen. No, I’m not a bear expert, so look at the pics and let us know what YOU think.
So, here’s this week’s crypto count for those of you keeping score at home…Chupacabra: 0, Bigfoot: 0, Extreme Skin Disease: 2.
Um, OK.
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