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Hunt for the 'Beast of Buckshaw'
This is the savage beast blamed for mauling animals in and around Buckshaw Village.
Dubbed the Buckshaw Beast, it has been described as a mix between a wild boar and a ferocious wolf.
The Guardian has been sent photographs of a deer the creature savaged, but the images were too gruesome to publish.
Tony Kenvig, who lives on Bamber Avenue, says he caught sight of the beast as it rifled through his bins late one night.
He said: "All the rubbish was strewn over my garden. This happened on a few occasions and one night I heard snuffles and looked out of my window and saw some kind of hyena stood rigid on its back legs."
He said incidents involving the wolf-like creature first began in early October last year.
Since then, residents of Buckshaw Village on social networking sites have been busy trying to establish what the animal is.
Shelley Levene, who lives on Oxford Mews, said: "I've seen it too. It's not a dog.
"I have two Alsations, both ex-police dogs. I saw it going through my bins.
"I couldn't understand why they weren't barking, so I went down to investigate and they were shaking and cowering in their kennel.
"Just the scent of this thing must have been enough to spook them.
"I no longer walk the streets of Buckshaw alone at night anymore and would advise all other residents to start to be vigilant.
"This beast in dangerous."
John Russell, who photographed the beast on Dawson Lane, said: "This is crazy. I can't work out what it is.
"This was no boar. I saw it move and it had a feline movement. They say it's to blame for the recent deer slayings."
Chris Bailey, from Chipping Wild Boar Park, said it was possible a wild boar could display such behaviour – but it was very unlikely.
He said: "If they are really hungry they could eat a deer.
"There is lots of countryside around there that they could go into so it is possible. But I'm surprised. I have heard of cases like this before – but only when they are very hungry and looking for food."
After examining the picture, Mr Bailey said the animal's features did not appear to match those of a wild boar.
He said: "Unfortunately, the picture isn't too clear, but from what we can see the nose seems shorter and the back legs are different. They look similar to that of a dog."
Have you seen the Buckshaw Beast? If you have, contact the Guardian on 01257 264911 or email guardiannews@lep.co.uk
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