Between 1764 and 1767, the residents of Gevaudan, France were tormented by a wolf-like beadt. According to legend the beast mauled 300 people to death. The beast was described wolf-like, but much larger. It was said to have russet and black fur, a wide chest, a huge mouth and giant sharp teeth. Most of the victims were women and children. though not everyone who came in contact died. The first victim of an attack was young cattle farmer. She was able to fend off the beast several times in order to protect her herd, though she was shaken by the experience. The next person to see the beast was not so lucky. Shortly after the cattle farmer fended off the beast, it attacked and killed teenager. From there, its rage spiraled. Over the next several years people kept turning up dead, their throats ripped out by something with sharp teeth and claws. At one point, a group of 30,000 volunteers was organised to hunt and kill the beast, even offering a reward to whoever killed it. However, their attempts were unsuccessful. Eventually, a local prisoner named Chasle stepped up to the plate. After being granted early release to go out and hunt the beast, he took off a epic chase. According to legend, he ended up shooting a giant wolf, and bringing to the village to cut it open. When they looked inside, some accounts claim there were human remains. Though the attacks allegedly stopped, some stories claim the beast is still out there, roaming the French mountainsides.
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