| Werewolf of Camberwell | |
|---|---|
 None | |
| Background | |
| Type | Cryptid |
| Continent | Europe |
| Country | England |
| One-Time? | No |
| Theories | · Cryptid · Werewolf |
The Werewolf of Camberwell is a cryptid creature that has been reportedly sighted in a south London graveyard on two separate occasions, eight years apart. The first encounter occurred on October 9th, 1996, when a man taking a shortcut through Camberwell Old Cemetery was attacked by a large creature described as half man, half dog.
Appearance[]
A large creature described as half man, half dog. The witness reported being grabbed by the arm, thrown to the ground, and then inspected by the creature that had dark fur and a head resembling that of a German shepherd. The beast eventually ran off on its hind legs after the brief encounter.
Possible Explanations[]
There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:
- An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
- A werewolf
Trivia[]
- Cryptid researcher Andy McGrath has delved into these accounts and expressed his fascination with the reports of encounters with the “Werewolf of Camberwell.” While he typically approaches such sightings with skepticism and looks for natural explanations, these matching accounts have made it challenging for him to dismiss the possibility of the creature’s existence.
- McGrath acknowledges that most cryptid sightings can be explained naturally but finds it difficult to ignore the consistency in these particular reports. He notes that while sightings of creatures like the Werewolf may seem supernatural or mythological, they could potentially be based on encounters with unknown or uncommon animals rather than purely fantastical beings.