From gigantic sharks and turtles, to the legendary and vicious Chupacabra; These are 10 Cryptids From The Caribbean Islands ! \r
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Caribbean Monk Seal -- \r
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Chickcharney (chih-char-nee)\r
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Caribbean Crowing Snake\r
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Curious Cryptids of Christopher Columbus, Pt 1\r
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The Beast of Cojimar (koe-hee-marr)\r
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Curious Cryptids of Christopher Columbus, Pt 2\r
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Lusca (LOO-skuh)\r
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Mermaids\r
Mermaids are some of the best known cryptids, normally described as humanoid creatures with a lower body resembling a fish tail. Theyve been reported in Caribbean waters many times. We found stories of the English explorer John Smith encountering the creatures in this region in the 17th century. Smith described the mermaid as having long green hair and being quite attrive. Pirates of the Caribbean like Blackbeard are said to have encountered mermaids several times when they werent busy looting and plundering. He considered the creatures bad luck and always steered clear of waters where they were thought to exist. Even our friend Christopher Columbus is said to have spotted mermaids in 1493 while sailing near Hispaniola. Unlike John Smith, Columbus said these creatures were uneasy on the eyes. \r
Los Biembiens\r
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According to local legends of the Dominican Republic, the isolated mountains of Bahoruco (bow-ROO-koe) contain a group of mysterious hominids identified as Los Biembiens. Theyre described as half-human/half-apelike creatures … and sightings of them date back to the 1700s after some indigenous people and an African slave escaped from the Spanish and hid out in the mountains. The theory goes that after being cut off from civilization, the escapees eventually mutated into feral beings that are about the size of child, with deformed bodies. Theyre said to be agile climbers that live in the trees … at dusk they come down from the trees and sometimes hunt in groups. The creatures are aggressive, mean-tempered, and have been known to kill humans and eat them. Supposedly, they create tracks that face backwards, which disguises their movements and keeps them hidden. Locals say the creatures are real … and occasional sightings in the area are still reported. By the way, should you encounter one, experts advise that you run. \r
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Giant Scuttle\r
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Ciguapa (see-GWAH-pah)\r
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Chupacabra\r
By now you know that ‘Chupacabra translates into ‘Goat Sucker. Initial reports of this creature ually began in Puerto Rico in March of 1995, when eight sheep were found dead … Each had three puncture wounds to the chest and were completely drained of blood. Authorities initially thought the mutilations were the work of a predator like a fox. Later, a woman named Madelyne Tolentino claimed to have witnessed the monster that was responsible for the killings. She claimed it was a bipedal beast, with bulging black eyes, and stood around 4 feet tall. In November of 1995, some 30 people also claimed to see chupacabras in Canovanas (kan-OH-van-as). That same month, around 150 animals including goats, cows and horses were found dead and exsanguinated … with those same three puncture wounds on their bodies. More than 1,000 animal deaths were attributed to the Chupacabra by the end of 1995. By then, eyewitness accounts resulted in a general description of the creature: It stood up to 5 feet tall, had glowing red eyes, gray skin, fangs, and long spinal quills that might function as wings. Sounds a lot different from the descriptions nowadays. From that time on, reports of the legendary goat sucker have occurred all over the world.
