Episode 21: The Beast
The residents of small-town Elkhorn, Wisconsin, have a very hairy problem. When a local reporter stumbles across rumors of a strange creature feasting on roadkill, her interest is piqued—but soon, Beast fever grips the town, and everyone—possibly even the Beast itself—wants in on the action.
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Researched by Bryan Worters with additional research by Laurah Norton
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