There has been a lot of buzz round these parts about the skunk ape, the stinky diminutive southern cousin of bigfoot. Apparently, there have been a lot of sightings down by the river. So much so that there is an editorial in today’s local paper urging people to make sure that are not shooting people in ghillie suits before letting off rounds at the skunk ape. Seriously. 

The scary part is that the description is a near perfect match for me: Hairy, Inhuman gait, Bulbous eyes, Over 6 feet tall and 300 lbs, strong scent of sulfur. 

So, here is my latest offering…an ode to our regional cryptozoological wonder:  Skunk Ape Rock

If you do eye a skunk ape in your backyard, please make sure it isn’t a human before you shoot it. Please. The life you save could be mine.