Farmers have claimed that aliens or the mythical ‘chupacabra’ are responsible for the mutilation of seven cows in Santa Fe, north-eastern Argentina.

According to local farmers, the cows were mashed up following the appearance of ‘strange lights’ in the sky.

Strange cuts were found on their tongues and genitals.

Agricultural workers claim the phenomenon was caused by aliens or the legendary ‘chupacabra’ (‘goat-sucker’), a folkloric creature that feeds on animals’ blood.


The cows looked as if they had been attacked with lasers, witnesses claim (Photo: CEN)

It’s unclear why the ‘aliens’ were so keen on their victims’ tongues and private parts (Picture: CEN)

Norberto Bieri, owner of one of the seven cows, told local media: ‘They did not have tongues or flesh around the jaw, but they did not take any animals away or remove their bones.’



He added: ‘It seems as though the clean incisions were done with a laser as there is no trace of a knife being used. The cows did not have signs of blood and nothing had appeared to eat them.’

Samples were sent to be analysed, but no clear results came back. It was confirmed that they had not been poisoned or shocked.

Bieri said: ‘Some people say chupacabra or aliens did it. Others believe it was rodents. The truth is, the cows are dead and there are no answers as to why.’

Scientists later blamed the mutilations on earthbound parasites

The farmer also claimed that there have been other recent cases of mutilated animals in the area.

However, local media said that hocicudos (Oxymycterus), rat-like animals endemic to South America, are responsible. They also suggested scavenger birds could also have eaten the cow’s flesh.

Experts claims that when cows are found dead without eyes, ears and anus they have usually been targeted by these animals as they like to feast on the softer parts.

Animal health expert Juan Calla Fontana said that animals often die at this time of year ‘due to exposure and lack of food and therefore there is nothing mysterious here’.