The mythical creature has become known as ‘Goat Sucker’ – but there has never been conclusive proof it actually exists Now . a group of men have claimed to have shot one one in South America
The mythical demon-like creature is believed to have terrorised farmers and farm workers by sucking the blood of livestock. It has become known as ‘Goat Sucker’ – but there has never been conclusive proof it actually exists.
The Daily Star reports a group of men have now claimed they gunned one down in a forest in Guia Lopes da Laguna, near São Paulo, Brazil. Footage shared online by hunters show the dead creature which appears to have human-like hands and razor-sharp teeth. Its body, meanwhile is said to be roughly the size of a large monkey.
A group of men claim to have gunned down the mysterious beast in a forest
Not everyone believes it is the legendary creature and some sceptics believed it could be the decomposing body of a howler monkey. The species are native to South and Central American forests and are commonly found in the area. But they eat leaves, as well as fruits, nuts, and flowers.
Reports also said the animal appeared to be dead for several days and not a fresh kill, like the hunters claimed. Local authorities have not commented on footage. The Mirror reported in June the creature was feared to have struck again – this time feasting on chickens, ducks and turkeys.
The beast was allegedly gunned down by hunters
The animals’ strange wounds prompted many locals to believe it was the work of a ‘chupacabra’. The dead birds were all found with unusual wounds on their backs.