In 1938, the town of Rock Hill, South Carolina, was swept up in a frenzy over reports of a mysterious creature prowling the streets. Headlines screamed "Strange Animal Roams Streets," and residents grew anxious as stories of the "Udilacus" spread. Descriptions of the beast varied wildly, with some claiming it was the size of a cow, while others insisted it resembled a gorilla.
The sightings began between Rock Hill and Ebenezer in York County, when a man reported being attacked by a strange animal that tore off his clothing. Shortly after, a large calf was found dead, killed by what people believed to be the same creature. Eyewitness accounts added to the confusion—some described the beast as large and black, while others claimed it was small and sleek. In the following days, it was reported to be everything from a gorilla to a hairy beast, or even a cat the size of a calf. Despite these differences, locals agreed on a few key traits: the creature disliked dogs, hated water, and avoided daylight.
The hysteria reached its peak when a man walking down a street thought he heard the monster behind him, only to glance backward and walk straight into a telephone pole, a comical yet tense moment that mirrored the town’s growing unease.
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