Sheepsquatch
Field Report
The Sheepsquatch is a cryptid reported primarily in the Appalachian region, described as a large, bipedal creature covered in wool-like fur with a sheep-like face. It reportedly emits eerie bleating sounds and moves stealthily through mountainous terrain. Some suggest it might be a misidentified bear or hoax, but the Sheepsquatch continues to intrigue cryptid enthusiasts as a bizarre hybrid, blending characteristics of domesticated animals with wild cryptids.
Classification
Type:Mammalian Cryptid
Location:United States, West Virginia, Boone County
Traits:Woolly, horned, bear-sized, pungent odor, aggressive
Threat Assessment
Danger Level: 7.6
First Reported: 1960s
Sightings: 6
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Behavioral Patterns
It lumbers through thickets with a low, bristling growl, horns catching on branches. When lights sweep over it, it huffs once and charges off noisily.
Folklore & Origins
Appalachian folk framed it as a cursed farm spirit born from settlers’ broken promises.
Media Documentation
Referenced in West Virginia newspapers mainly around local folklore festivals. Appears in American cryptid TV specials. Always considered a humorous local legend.
Hoax Analysis
Sheepsquatch sightings have occasionally been linked to hoaxes involving costume-wearing individuals or misidentifications, but no major hoax has been conclusively proven.