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http://www.upi.com/view.cfm?StoryID=24062002-063238-9584r Mutilated bovines baffle Arg. Authorities By Leandro Prada >From the International Desk Published 6/24/2002 7:11 PM BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, June 24 (UPI) -- Looks like Argentina has a job for Mulder and Scully. Theories ranging from UFO's to a mythical beast that's half kangaroo, half bat, are being tossed around Argentina following the discovery of some 200 mutilated cows in recent weeks. Argentine authorities have dispatched a special investigative unit to the central provinces of La Pampa and Buenos Aires to investigate the bizarre killings that left the 200 head of cattle, one horse and handful of sheep slain with surgical accuracy. According to witnesses, mostly local farmers, the mutilated cattle were found lying dead in pastures with only some parts missing such as the animals' eyes, nose, larynx, rectum and select internal organs. Some witnesses maintain that the animals were found without a trace of blood around them. Authorities investigating the incidents, however, say they found some blood near the scene of the slayings. While the country's National Health Service for the Quality of Agrarian Food has yet to come up with an answer, many Argentines have their own theories as to why the animals were slaughtered in such an odd fashion. A steady stream of images of slaughtered cattle on Argentine television and in both tabloid and mainstream newspapers has led to theories ranging from alien phenomena to a government conspiracy. Some Argentines believe the animals were slaughtered by extra-terrestrials or those entranced by a passing UFO. Others say the slayings were the handiwork of the "Chupacabras," a mythological beast that's half bat and half kangaroo with razor-like claws capable of dissecting the cows with pinpoint precision. Still others think the whole bovine mystery is an attempt by the government to distract Argentines from the country's ongoing economic collapse. "I'll tell you what is going on, they want to keep us busy," said one Buenos Aires resident. This isn't the first time that the slaughtered cow phenomenon has stumped area authorities. Reports of cattle mutilations have popped up for decades along the Argentine-Brazilian border and throughout Central America. Similar occurrences have also been reported in the United States. <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om |
