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The Yowie

December 19, 2008

yowie–Not to be confused with Howie Mandel, a Yowie is an unidentified hominid reputed to lurk in the Australian wilderness of Queensland.  This cryptid is similar to the North American Bigfoot and the Himalayan Yeti.

The creature, said to be a cross between a human and an ape with big red eyes, large canine teeth, and fangs emerges at night to eat whatever it can, including humans.  Grainy, blurry photo and video exists of the beast, including a video from  May of 2007.

Reports of Yowie-type creatures are common in the legends and stories of Australian Aboriginal tribes.   There were a wealth in sightings in the mid to late 19th Century, with reports having continued to the present day…

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Significant UFO Sighting

November 4, 2008

tinley-park-ufo–Over Tinley Park in Illinois in August of 2004 occurred a UFO sighting regarded as one of the best documented sightings ever.  The phenomenon was witnessed by hundreds, perhaps thousands of people, and 25-30 videos of the event exist. Seen were lights in a triangular formation.

The official explanation that the lights were “flares attached to balloons” seems especially lame…

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“Sanctuary” Shows Promise

October 5, 2008

–The show Sanctuary debuted on October 3rd on the SciFi channel.  Previously seen only in “webisodes,” the show centers on 157-year-old psychiatrist Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping), who seeks to track down, study, and protect the strange and often terrifying creatures that secretly populate our world and live among us.  One of them is, yes, Bigfoot; there is also a young boy with a kind of tentacle attached to his chest.

Elements of this theme have been seen before in such shows, comics, and movies as The X-Files, Men in Black, HellBoy, X-Men, and others.  Reviews have been mixed and are frequently negative, but the show seems to show promise; you may either love it or hate it.

Dr. Magnus is on a mission to finish the work of her father and unlock the secrets behind human evolution using a unique combination of science, medicine, and her own knowledge of the supernatural.  If you enjoy such things and similar considerations often raised in this blog, Sanctuary may be worth a look.  Airing regularly on Fridays on SciFi at 9:00 or 10:00 pm…

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The Waheela

October 1, 2008

–The Waheela is a gigantic, wolf-like beast that has inhabited Indian legends in the remote Nahanni Valley in the northwest territories of Canada.  Described as looking like a wolf on steroids, the Waheela stands 3-1/2 feet at the shoulder despite having shorter legs than a wolf; its height accordingly comes from its massive body.  The largest wolf ever recorded stood 3’2″ at the shoulder.

The Waheela is attributed with supernatural powers, and is felt to be responsible for mysterious deaths in the Nahanni Valley, also known as “The Headless Valley“ as those who died there under unknown circumstances lost their heads.

The Waheela may be a kind of prehistoric bear-dog.  It would be interesting to get one of them after Sarah Palin, who has shot hundreds of wolves…

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The Wildman of China

September 24, 2008

–The Wildman of China or Yeren is a legendary creature said to be an as yet undiscovered hominid residing in the mountainous forested regions of China’s remote Hubei province.  The name translates as “Man Bear” or “Man-Monkey.”  The creatures are reported by witnesses to be covered in  reddish-brown hair, although some white specimens have also been reported.  Their height is estimated to be in the five to seven foot range, with some ten foot specimens also reported.

Regional officials have reported nearly four hundred Yeren sightings since the 1920’s.  Since the 1980’s, local and national Chinese government has had a keen interest in the Yeren, supporting scientists who have elected to study it. The Yeren may be linked to the extinct hominid Gigantopithecus, which formerly inhabited the region.

The Yeren made a brief appearance in John Carpenter’s offbeat but very cool movie, Big Trouble In Little China, and was the subject of a recent MonsterQuest episode.

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Cuero “Chupacabra” Identified As Coyote

September 19, 2008

–Well, the DNA test results are in…and the Cuero, Texas presumed chupacabra creature has been identified as a coyote.  DNA strands were virtually identical.

DNA testing could not answer questions as to why the beast looked as he did…bluish, almost hairless, etc.  And he was one ugly son of a *****.

Another bubble burst…sigh!!! At least the Texan woman who had the head got it out of her freezer!

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“Cressie”

September 19, 2008

–In Lake Crescent, New Foundland, reports exist of a mammoth species of eel called “The Lake Beast,” or more affectionately, “Cressie.”  The notion of eels up to 30 feet long is reflected in Native American legends dating back centuries, and referring to a “Pond Demon,” and a “Swimming Demon.”  Some believe that it could be a displaced ocean dweller, as eels are quite ancient, evolving before the continents divided.–Remember Pangea?

Once again, the intepid boys from MonsterQuest investigated, going through the murky waters of the Canadian lake in question.  Results were again inconclusive with “Cressie” not found, although eyewitness accounts were intriguing…and a lobster trap set for the beast underwater was dragged a considerable distance by something…

Water creatures are big stuff right now.  Destination Truth is airing a segment on one.  And even while their existence remains unproven, in many countries it is illegal to kill them…Hmmm, isn’t that interesting?!

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“Fringe” on Fox Works!

September 10, 2008

–Fringe (after “Fringe Science”) is a new show on Fox whose pilot debuted September 9th that promises to delve into the paranormal outskirts of science, and appears to deliver.  If you liked The X-Files, you’ll probably enjoy Fringe, which even includes a female FBI agent, Olivia Dunham, played by Anna Torv.  A creation of J.J. Abrams, the show mixes horror, thrills, and comedy, and is reminiscent not only of X-Files but also The Twilight Zone, The Night Stalker, Twin Peaks, and even the movie, Altered States.

Just when people were overcoming their jitters about flying, the opening episode commenced with a jet in a thunderstorm suddenly stricken with a flesh-eating condition that transformed everyone on board into a juicy cadaver. The jet lands on auto-pilot, where it is descended upon by FBI, CIA, and other operatives in hazmat suits. Acting, writing, photography, and atmospherics of the show were excellent, keeping the audience on edge and keeping you wanting more.

This is not a “furry” themed show, but as this blog often touches on the strange and the unexplained, fans of the same may have a winner to watch here; Fringe is well-worth a look! In the 1990’s the X-Files told us that the truth is out there. In 2008, Fringe teaches that everything is part of a pattern. Upcoming episodes promise to get into topics like precognition, teleportation, and other cool stuff…I’m in!!!

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Mokele-Mbembe

September 6, 2008

—Mokele-Mbembe is a dinosaur-like cryptic creature living in and around the Congo. The name translates as, “one who stops the flow of rivers.” The creature is thought of as a sauropod that managed to avoid extinction. Pygmies indigenous to the area also ascribe some magical powers to the beast.

The first sighting of this cryptid was in 1776, but most eyewitness reports occurred during the 20th century.  The legend of Mokele-Mbembe has inspired a lot of fiction, including the Disney film, Baby.

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The Cambodian Wildman!

September 4, 2008

—Destination Truth reports the existence of a Cambodian wildman, an ape-like man who goes about naked with long hair and a sword (a guy could get into that!). The remote area of the appearances is rich in legends of wild men living in the forest.  This guy is not Bigfoot as he also sports tattoos, and Bigfoot doesn’t work with a sword.

It gets better in that a young naked woman was also seen with the guy.  She was captured as the duo lurked around the fringes of a village to steal food; the wildman escaped capture.  The feral girl was reunited with her biological father, who identified her from a scar she had acquired before her disappearance 18 years ago.  The language skills of the girl were poor, and she supposedly didn’t communicate much verbally with the wildman (guys aren’t much for conversation, anyhow).  After being given a bad haircut and living with her father in civilization for about ten months, the girl again escaped into the forest, and has not been seen since.

A likely explanation is that the wildman escaped from the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia about 20 years ago, and has never bothered returning to civilization…kinda like those handful of Japanese soldiers in isolated locations who continued to fight World War II for years after it ended…

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