Jack and Linda Crabtree of Texas set off an internet frenzy over a photo they sent to their local newspaper, along with a joke that they had spotted a genuine chupacabra.
For those of you who may not know, El Chupacabra (or “goat sucker”) is a mythical creature that has often been blamed for the deaths of livestock who show up with their blood drained. But is it real?
There’s no proof in this photo, at least. Jack Crabtree later told The Facts.com, “It was a spoof or practical joke…I really didn’t believe it.” What they jokingly told a local paper, was reported as a real sighting, and turned into a viral news story!
Sorry to any chupacabra believers who may be reading. The animal in this photo is thought by most to be a sick wolf or coyote who has lost its hair due to mange or other disease.
About Jennifer Mishler
Jennifer is an animal advocate and activist. She is a volunteer coordinator with The Girls Gone Green, a nonprofit organization advocating for animals rights, veganism, and environmentalism. She is also an Onshore Volunteer with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and a volunteer with CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, a nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates farm animals. Along with writing for Ecorazzi, she writes about veganism and animal rights on her blog, A Dog's Eye View. She lives in Jacksonville, FL with her husband and their three animal friends. Follow Jennifer on Twitter: @jennygoneveganView all posts by Jennifer Mishler →
