LIVINGSTON, TX – In a bizarre turn of events, local resident Bubba Jenkins made headlines this week after boldly claiming to have captured the mythical Chupacabra in the outskirts of Livingston, only for it to later be revealed as nothing more than his neighbor’s hairless cat, Mr. Whiskers.

Jenkins, an avid hunter and self-proclaimed cryptozoologist, boasted to friends and family about his incredible discovery, even going as far as to contact eastexasnews.com and polkcountytoday.com to share the news of his supposed triumph over the legendary creature. However, his claims were quickly debunked when his neighbor, Mildred Johnson, came forward to set the record straight.

“It was the darndest thing,” Johnson remarked. “Bubba came over all excited, saying he had finally caught the Chupacabra. But when I saw the ‘creature’ he had in a cage in his backyard, I couldn’t help but burst into laughter. It was just poor Mr. Whiskers, who happens to have a genetic condition that causes him to be hairless.”

Despite the embarrassing revelation, Jenkins remains steadfast in his belief that he was on the verge of a groundbreaking discovery. “I may have been mistaken this time, but mark my words, the Chupacabra is out there, and I’ll be the one to find it,” he declared with unwavering determination.

Local residents have been quick to poke fun at Jenkins, with some even jokingly referring to him as “Chupa-Bubba” around town. Regardless of the mix-up, it seems that Livingston will continue to be abuzz with tales of mythical creatures and larger-than-life claims for the foreseeable future.