Beast of Dean – England
Nearest city: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Deep within the ancient woodlands of Gloucestershire dwells a massive, boar-like cryptid known locally as the Moose-Pig. While 19th-century folklore claims the creature was a giant boar capable of leveling hedges and killing livestock, modern sightings describe a shadow-black, canine-hybrid predator with glowing eyes. In 2021, hikers documented rhythmic, heavy “huffing” sounds and large, unidentifiable tracks near the Woorgreens Nature Reserve. Local legend suggests the Beast is a guardian of the forest’s iron mines, appearing most frequently to those who venture off-trail at dusk. Recent YouTube expeditions have captured “eye-shine” at heights inconsistent with local wildlife, fueling theories of a relict population of prehistoric suids or “ABC” (Alien Big Cats).
Pin: Cryptid
Spookiness Rating: 4.0
Featured on the Youtube Channel: CreepyNautas (2025), Dean’s Beast – Giant Boar of England | Cryptozoology
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