Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in November 2024.
A fox on a walking path (for illustrative purposes), Photo Credit: Wikimedia
Community Reacts Online
After sharing the video with neighbors and posting it online, Keller sparked a wave of speculation. Many locals couldn’t identify the animal.
“When I got a closer look, I realized it was something I’d never seen before,” Keller told WSAZ News.
Wild Guesses and Expert Opinions
As the clip spread online, some viewers guessed the animal might be a lemur. However, experts quickly dismissed that theory—lemurs are only found in Madagascar, far from West Virginia.
Expert Identifies Likely Explanation
Animal expert Andy McKee offered his take. He told WSAZ the creature likely resembles a fox suffering from mange. Mange, caused by mites, can lead to hair loss, thickened skin, and scabs—changing an animal’s appearance dramatically.
The mystery animal’s silhouette visible from inside a car driving by, Photo Credit: WSAZ NewsChannel 3/Youtube
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