Beast of Bladenboro
Overview
Land Animal
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(4/5)
Description
Mysterious predator that terrorized Bladenboro, North Carolina in January 1954. Killed and drained blood from dogs and other animals. Described as cat-like, possibly large wildcat or cougar. Despite massive hunts with hundreds of armed men, never captured. Attacks stopped as mysteriously as they began.
Behavior
Killed animals, drained blood, vampire-like attacks
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
Habitat:
Bladenboro area
Bladenboro area
Characteristics
Size:
Cat-like, possibly cougar-sized
Cat-like, possibly cougar-sized
Historical Context
First Reported:
January 1954
January 1954
Folklore Origins:
1954 Bladenboro incident, extensively documented
1954 Bladenboro incident, extensively documented
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