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Beast of Bray Road
A werewolf-like creature seen by dozens on a rural Wisconsin road. It eats roadkill. It chases cars. Journalist Linda Godfrey investigated and found too many credible witnesses to dismiss.
1989 - Present
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA
50+ witnesses
The Beast of Bray Road put American werewolves on the map.
The Sightings
1989-1991 wave:
- Multiple witnesses
- Bray Road area
- Elkhorn, Wisconsin
- Animal control called
- No explanation
Linda Godfrey
Journalist investigation:
- Elkhorn newspaper
- Expected hoax
- Found credible witnesses
- Wrote articles
- Then books
Description
Witnesses agree:
- Large canine head
- Bipedal stance
- 6-7 feet tall
- Long snout
- Pointed ears
Behavior
Observed actions:
- Eating roadkill
- Chasing cars
- Running alongside
- Crouching in fields
- Not always aggressive
Witness Credibility
Notable reports:
- Sheriff’s department
- Farm families
- Multiple independent
- Sober, reliable
- Nothing to gain
Theories
What is it:
- Unknown canine
- Dire wolf survival
- Werewolf
- Mass hysteria
- Cryptid species