Cavemen sighted at Cannock Chase?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

A tribe of subterranean creatures who surface on Cannock Chase in the West Midlands to hunt for food could be behind a rash of ‘werewolf’ and Big Foot sightings near Stafford.

And the mysterious beings could also be responsible for a string of pet disappearances, it has been claimed.

West Midlands Ghost Club, the area’s top paranormal investigation group, say they have been contacted by a number of shocked eye-witnesses who claim they have come to face to face with a ‘hairy, wolf-type creature’ at the beauty spot.

A scout leader and a local post man are amongst the ‘credible’ witnesses to contact the club. Theories behind the sightings range from a crazed tramp to aliens.

But now another paranormal expert has put foward the theory the sub-human beast is not a werewolf at all – but a Stone Age throwback.

The investigator, who wishes to remain anonymous, told us: “Strange sightings in this area have been made over many years by civilians, military, police, ex-police and scout leaders on patrol.

“Some incidents have been reported and logged but others not – some people don’t want to be classed as ‘mad’.

“The strangest rumour has come from a senior local resident who believes the mysterious intruders to be subterranean,” he told us.

“The creatures have made their way to the surface via old earthworks to hunt, for example, local deer.”

And, on the surface, the far-fetched tale could be easily dismissed. However, our expert added: “It’s a fact that there has been significant mining activity under Cannock Chase for centuries. And it’s a fact there is a high rate of domestic pet disappearance in the area – especially dogs off the lead…just ask anyone who walks their dog near the German War Cemetery…”

Nick Duffy, a lead member of West Midlands Ghost Club, told us he was intrugued by this new theory: “It’s as likely as any of the others – so it could well be,” he said.

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4 Responses to “Cavemen sighted at Cannock Chase?”

rezzet Says:
September 13th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I live within half a mile of Cannock Chase and have walked most of it.I can not see how anyone can take the idea of a caveman, bigfoot or whatever living in what is a relativly small area at all seriously. I have had my share of odd experiences on the Chase but can not accept this.

rezzet
Dayzii Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Hii, I live in Cannock, and there are plenty of rumours saying that Bigfoot is living on the Chase, a panther lives there etc, and I personally think these are just rumours. No-one I know has lost a dog on the Chase and has not been returned or have ever spotted a ‘caveman’ on the Chase. These are just myths and are not to be taken seriously. Anyone who does – I want picture proof XD
Mandy Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Yeah you just want to believe that in case a were wolf jumps out on you next time you are out walking the dog on the chase.
Darren Says:
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Has anyone else noticed, if you look at the centre of this photo just below the very top you can clearly make out a image of a mans face in the top of the branches !!!!