The mysterious bloodsucking monster ‘Chupacabra’ has been spotted in the US.
But it might not be all as it seems.
The suspected vampiric beast was captured by a hidden camera on a trail near Montgomery, Alabama.
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Images appear to show a demonic-looking canine with lifeless grey eyes and patchy wrinkled skin.
The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (AWFFD) suggested the creature was the fearsome Chupacabra, otherwise known as the Goatsucker.
Chupacabra is said to terrorise local farmers and agricultural workers throughout the Americas by drinking the blood of their livestock.
There have been numerous alleged sightings of the beast since the 1970s, including as far north as Maine in the US and as far south as Chile.
However, all reported sightings have been disregarded as anecdotal and lacking evidence, as reported by What’s the Jam.
In the end, the AWFFD came clean about the mysterious animal in the images.
They said: “As much as we’d love a real cryptozoological confirmation, this Goatsucker is actually a coyote severely impacted by mange.
“The burrowing of mange mites leads to itching and hair loss, and some affected individuals can become quite debilitated.
“Others, with a healthy immune system and good nutrition, may eventually overcome all effects of mange and recover.
“Things aren’t looking good for this fellow, but animals can live for an extended period of time with this malady.”
The wildlife department added: “Deer and other species host mange mites as well.”
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