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THE STRANGE BEAST WITH THREE LEGS.

The Enfield Horror terrorized a small Illinois town in the late 1970s with its bizarre appearance and erratic behavior. This cryptid is described as a small, gray creature standing about 4 feet tall, with three legs and glowing red eyes that unsettled witnesses.

Sightings often involved the creature darting quickly across backyards and yards, moving in strange, hopping motions due to its unusual limb structure. Its mysterious nature and the lack of concrete evidence have made it one of the Midwest's most puzzling legends.

Some speculate it’s an alien visitor, a mutated animal, or something entirely unknown. Whatever it is, the Enfield Horror left a lasting mark on the folklore of the region.

When the night echoes with strange footsteps, the Enfield Horror may be near.