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Beast of Bray Road

Beast of Bray Road

Also known as: Wisconsin Werewolf, Bear-Wolf

A shaggy, upright canine prowling a rural Wisconsin road since the 1980s.

First Reported

1989

Origin Area

Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Size

6-7 ft tall (upright)

Temperament

Bold, unfazed by humans

Status

Sporadic sightings continue

Repeated sightingsHigh DangerNorth AmericaForestUrban

The Lore

First reported near Elkhorn, Wisconsin in 1989, the Beast of Bray Road is described as a large, muscular creature resembling a werewolf. Standing 6-7 feet tall on hind legs, covered in gray-brown fur, it was spotted feeding on roadkill. Investigative journalist Linda Godfrey documented dozens of witness accounts, making this America's most documented modern werewolf case.

Body Type

CanineHumanoid

Folklore Origin

Modern urban legendRegional folklore