The Proctor Valley Monster is a folkloric story detailing a cryptid that lurks in Proctor Valley usually sightings tend to link the monster to the Proctor Valley Road that runs right through the valley, Southeast of San Diego County connecting the Chula Vista neighborhood of Eastlake to Jamul.[1]
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | San Diego County |
| Habitat | Proctor Valley |
Description edit
The cryptid's appearance is still debated with locals. Accounts vary but two of the most agreed upon versions of the creature say it resembles a tall, hairy, Bigfoot like appearance or a "disarranged cow" like bovine type.[2] The nearby Bonita Museum & Cultural Center claims to have an unknown humanoid footprint of a creature on display many locals attribute this as concrete evidence of the cryptid.[3]
In popular culture edit
The Proctor Valley Monster has inspired a comic book series produced by Boom! Studios titled "Proctor Valley Road" in which the cryptid is blamed for the disappearances of a group of students participating in a Ghost Tour of the road.[4]
The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center has hosted Film Festivals dedicated to celebrating the Proctor Valley Monster.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Proctor Valley Road: The history behind the ghost stories". ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV. 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "What is the story behind the Proctor Valley Monster?". San Diego Reader. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ Schulte, Richard (2022-10-17). "Evidence in Bonita of the Proctor Valley Monster?". Cool San Diego Sights!. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Proctor Valley Road". BOOM! Studios. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Proctor Valley Monster Film & Zine fest JULY 22–23". Retrieved 2023-12-24.