The Beast of the Bayou: part reptile, part man, all monster. They say it's hunted for decades, dragging anyone who gets too close to the water's edge into the murky depths. Though widely regarded as nothing but an urban legend, a tale of caution reminding people to keep an eye on their children and pets, there are some who believe that the creature is very real, responsible for dozens, if not hundreds of disappearances Disappearances that are explained away, usually blamed on the local wildlife.