From:
Tim Rice
Title:
CHUPACABRA SIGHTINGS IN CALIFORNIA
Advocate Herald
June 30, 1996

San Diego - A monster has been terror- izing the local town of Poway, just a few miles north and San Diego and the Mexican border. Recent sightings and a reported attack have put the entire community on alert. City officials, however, claim to know nothing about the events that have the local resi- dents locking their doors and closing their windows at night. The source of this terror is a creature called the Chupacabra. It is described as three feet tall with bat like wings, fangs and large claws. Somewhat resem- bling a gargoyle, it is said to be nocturnal and very aggressive. It has been reported to have attacked both humans and livestock and is said to be carnivorous. Various witnesses have reported seeing Chupacabras all the way from Puerto Rico to Texas to Tijuana. This wave of sightings has raised many questions about the origins of this new animal. Scientists with various research groups have been speculating that this is a lab experiment in genetic engineering which got loose, similar to the genetic experiments with killer bees that were released in South America and have now reached the United States. While the experiments with killer bees were trying to increase honey production, the reason someone would genetically engineer such a creature as the Chupa- cabra is still unknown. Anyone encountering one of these ani- mals should immediately contact local authorities. Do not approach it and move indoors as quickly and quietly as possible.