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Giant Cat of Fobbing

Waterworks Depot, Fobbing, Essex Cryptozoology Late 20th Century

In the sleepy Essex village of Fobbing, a rather unusual sighting took place at the old Waterworks Depot back in 1982. Over the course of a few days, two separate people claimed to have seen a massive cat, described as being roughly the size of an Alsatian dog. This enormous feline had a thick coat and apparently left a strong smell of urine where it had lain. The fact that two different individuals reported similar details about this gigantic cat lends credibility to the sightings, leaving us to wonder what exactly was roaming around this industrial site.

Historical records of the area dont reveal much about the Waterworks Depot itself, but we do know that Fobbing has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The sightings occurred on August 12th and 25th, 1982, suggesting that whatever was seen wasnt a one-off event. While we dont have much information on the witnesses, the consistency of their accounts implies that they were telling the truth. The lack of any further sightings since then is intriguing, and one cant help but speculate whether this giant cat was a one-time apparition or a manifestation of something more sinister.

Historical Context

Medieval village with industrial site

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Industrial Site
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Restricted Access
Date / Era
12 & 25 August 1982
Postcode Area
SS3

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