In this report we again have the dominant theme of
blood consumption. I really would like
to see a victim autopsied in order to prove that the blood has been
extracted. It seems likely, but all the
related evidence appears to change from one geographical region to the next.
We have prospective vampire bats in the other
examples, but here we get large bird tracks.
Or possibly, the victims were felled at night and the vultures arrived
at dawn to check out the situation and tore off some meat.
A vampire bat would alight on the animal and draw
blood from the neck in the case of a sheep and from the arteries feeding the
udder in the case of a cow.
Later predation by other scavengers could well
explain the remaining evidence in all cases.
With the blood extracted, the meat taken would be bloodless and there
would be little mess. Yet the oddity
could discourage predators from continuing their meal. I notice that no one claims that flies stayed
away.
The only creditable (by that I mean biologically
possible) explanation that fits the blood taking is a large nocturnal vampire
bat as large as any large bird that lives of taking large animals at night.
It explains cattle mutilation particularly and all
these other cases we have seen. Tissue
harvesting is consistent with other predation by scavengers who nibbled and
left. That soft tissue was typically taken
is merely what normally happens first.
It is unusual for the carcasses to be found early. That they exist at all is because the
scavengers lost interest.
A large vampire bat can alight on a large animal
and go immediately for a key blood vessel like the jugular vein. The victim would quickly lose consciousness
and collapse in seconds as the animal’s heart pumps the blood directly into the
Vampire. It would all be over in a
couple of minutes.
This shows us that a well fed bat needs ten sheep
or a single cow at one sitting.
Of course only what we can call the expulsion
fraction actually gets taken as the animal is quickly shutting down. Thus we are likely looking at a feeding
providing around a total of ten or more pounds in total which fits the likely
needs of a thirty pound bird and its carrying capacity. This may also last it quite some time and it
may not need to feed again for week or so.
Chupacabras
Attacks in Argentina
Forteans
chronicles (english)
Dimanche
12 Décembre 2010
Lu 141
fois
On few
occasions in this investigation have we had all of the elements on hand to
finally reach some conclusions on this phenomenon. First, to bring our readers
up to speed, we shall provide you with backup information on the story.
News Item
From the Misiones Media:
Ten sheep were mortally attacked in recent weeks in a livestock
farmer’s field in this locality, according to eyewitness information presented
to the Sheriff’s office, the body that has been investigating the strange event
that has shaken the residents of this rural area.
Since the attacks occurred on two occasions and always at night, the caretakers, farm employees and Police officers have set up a rotating watch against the possibility that the strange animal may reappear again. It left sufficiently clear prints to increase suspicions that the police prefers not to encourage for the time being.
Since the attacks occurred on two occasions and always at night, the caretakers, farm employees and Police officers have set up a rotating watch against the possibility that the strange animal may reappear again. It left sufficiently clear prints to increase suspicions that the police prefers not to encourage for the time being.
Jose Fraga, owner of the field and the animals, decided to report the happenings to the Police, and while he wanted to file a complaint, the authorities made him desist for the time being, saying “against who would the complaint be filed?” according to clarifications issued by the police department.
Fraga explained that near one of the pens in his field, he found a large, deep footprint with three long toes.” Like that of a bird, but somewhat larger,” he said, and with regard to the injuries to the animals’ bodies, he added: “The all had bite marks on their necks.”
Andres Gonzalez, Sheriff of Campo Viera, confirmed that the attacks occurred twice and that “it is truly remarkable that the animal did not devour any of the sheep. It merely killed them by biting their necks, and blood was only found in that area of the body.
here was nothing found in the rest of their bodies.”
The sheriff noted that he had gone to Fraga’s field in person with others to see the event for himself. “Sheep carcass samples were removed, because there were traces of mucus and its possible to determine what attacked these creatures, and we will know in a few days,” he explained. “Many people are saying other things, but we have to wait and avoid jumping to conclusions. We really don’t know what it may be, because a puma or a yaguareté would’ve devoured one of the animals. But in this case there are 10 dead sheep and none of them were touched, only to slay them...” said González.
The figure of the Chupacabras began to acquire shape in the locality, and cows exhibiting strange bite-marks were found en in
In the
Ninth Section
Fraga’s field is located in the Ninth Section of Campo Viera, some four
kilometers away from the town center of the locality at the province’s heart,
practically attached to Oberá. Yesterday, Miguel Figueredo – caretaker of the
175 hectare spread – was startled by the events and for the time being cares
for the two sheep and one cow that survived the attack. “The sheep have injuries
to their necks, they’re clinging to life...they don’t drink or eat, they’re in
poor shape. The cow has bites on its teats and I heard over the radio that
other cows had been injured in the same area over in Campo Grande
“It’s as though all of the blood had been sucked out. The vet that came here, cut one of them (the sheep) and not even water came out,” he added without hesitation.
In Fraga’s field, featuring a ranch up high, there are currently 18 sheep and 50 cows, some of them nursing young. “That’s why we’re keeping a night watch with the police, because there are many animals and we have to look out for them.”
Most of the sheep chosen by the so-called Chupacabras were pregnant, increasing uncertainty about the creature that is loose in the area.
Next is
the report by Silvia Perez Simondini and members of the VISION OVNI group
Veterinarian: Arno Stockmanns
Animal Owner: José Fraga
Number of Deceased Animals: Ten (10)
Animals Surviving the Attack: Three (3) Sheep
Carcass Description: Ten (10) Sheep were mortally attacked, with exact incisions in their necks, bodies exsanguinated. The attacker injured two more specimens and a cow’s udders. The strange animal’s attacks were exact in jugular area. In a matter of minutes, it drained the blood from each slain animal.
Crows and caranchos (vultures) fly over the carcasses without coming near the injured parts, as if repelled by something. Other parts of the carcass, however, have been eaten.
A three fingered print was found.
Ants advanced over the sheep carcasses, but turned back upon reaching the neck area.
Antibiotics have been unsuccessfully administered to one of the surviving animals in an effort to halt the infection process: Irondel every 48 hours. Veterinarian Penz from the City of
Based on the photographic material received from the animals’ owner, the following patterns have been identified:
1) Acknowledged bovine cattle mutilations – incision with exposure of the jawbone, removal of tissue, tendons, ligaments and hide. Incision made to the larynx without hyoid bone extirpation.
2) Incision to the animal’s nose area.
3) Marks on the animal’s back with wool removal.
4) Deep incision to the neck area with apparent exsanguination.
5) Lacerations on one specimen’s face.
6) Circular cut with nasal injury in another specimen.
7) Incised cut on the outer ear.
PARTICULARS
1) Well-defined, three-clawed marks were found near the carcasses (similar to those of a very large bird, approximate length of 18 centimeters) which were well-marked due to terrain conditions.
2) Another element observed is the strange behavior of the ants, which invaded the body but died upon reaching the level of the injuries.
3) A deep incised cut on the animal’s hide was found. There is the possibility that the animal was “impaled” to hold it down when producing this cut.
APPRAISAL
This case was consulted with Dr. Alberto Pariani of the National
University of La Pampa, not only with regard to the injuries, but as how best
to work with the surviving animal, which now displays a process of infection
that has not been controlled, despite the veterinarian’s efforts. New
antibiotics were suggested, and we are awaiting reports on their effect.
It should be highlighted that local authorities have behaved hesitantly in this case. We believe this is due to an inability to find a satisfactory conclusion to the events.
It is important that they intervene in the case, since the possibility of catching this creature alive makes it a very important item of research in finding a satisfactory answer through scientific means.
We are trying to find a way of getting the surviving specimen to the
The case remains open, awaiting the conclusions of the forensic authorities of Oberá, which we shall consult if the animals’ owner does not provide us with a reply.
Our thanks to the Community Leader of Campo Viera, Mr. Juan Carlos Rios, and the animals’ owner, Mr. Jose Fraga, for their help and for reporting the case.
(Translation (c) 2010, Scott Corrales, IHU)
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