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Hairless critter, dubbed the 'Dry Gulch Chupacabra,' captured alive in Oklahoma

We have all heard about the mysterious Texas sightings of an unusual creature, often called a chupacabra. Now, it's has been found roaming the countryside in Oklahoma.

We have all heard about the mysterious Texas sightings of an unusual creature,often called a chupacabra. Now, it's has been found roaming the countryside in Oklahoma.

And this time, the creature was caught alive.

The hairless, scared-looking critter was captured on a Oklahoma man's back porch.

The wrinkly, baldanimal was spotted by several people wandering around the countryside before it was caught. Itis now nicknamed the Dry Gulch Chupacabra, and Kojak .

There have been similar findings in recent years in Texas.Each time, many havebelieved the mystery crittersto be one of those legendary, blood-sucking chupacabras.

But experts have been quick to disagree, asKENS5 reporters have documented in the past.

The Dry Gulch Chupacabra was taken to a wildlife animal rescue center, where animal caretakers had to take a much closer look to figure out what she really is.

At first, someone thought she was a baby wallaby, but upon closer inspection they determined the animal was actually a raccoon.

Animal caretakers said the raccoon has an advanced case of mange, but will eventually grow its hair back and look like a normal raccoon.

And so, the mystery is solved...this time!

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