Is this the Beast of Essex?

The Beast of Essex has become one of the great unsolved mysteries of the county. Numerous sightings and even TV shows have tried to explain the big cat-like creature which has been spotted at various parts of the county. The animal has been spotted in the north, south and west of Essex.

Colchester: Now 'Beast' is seen in cemetery

5:00pm Monday 28th April 2008

The Beast of Essex may have been spotted in Colchester Cemetery.

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Colchester: Fresh ‘beast’ sighting

8:41am Friday 28th March 2008

Another sighting has been made of the elusive so-called beast of Essex.

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Colne Engaine: Growls – is beast back?

9:27am Thursday 27th March 2008

A couple called the police after hearing a "panther" in Colne Engaine.

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Colchester: Pair spot Essex ‘beast’

9:28am Wednesday 5th March 2008

The elusive Beast of Essex may have been spotted in Colchester.

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