Spooked Rougarou - The Crossroads
Oct 31, 2025
Beldron, a local storyteller from Chauvin, Louisiana, shares his chilling first-hand encounter with the legendary Rougarou, a creature from regional folklore. He reminisces about growing up in the bayou and the eerie silence that preceded his frightening chase. His mother's warnings about the Rougarou and local ghost stories reveal the cultural significance of this creature. Beldron also touches on haunting beliefs surrounding Halloween and presents the Rougarou Fest, a celebration steeped in local lore. Brace yourself for a spine-tingling tale!
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Childhood In The Bayou
- Belgian Forrest recounts growing up in Chauvin, Louisiana, hunting and finding sanctuary in the woods.
- His childhood framed a life shaped by marshland survival and local customs about spirits.
First Run-In With The Rougarou
- Belgian describes hunting along levees and blood reeds when he first encountered the Rougarou stepping out of the grass.
- He details the creature's size, doglike face, red eyes, and his frozen shock before fleeing home.
Mother's Warning About The Curse
- After returning home bloodied, Belgian's mother immediately asked if he had drawn the Rougarou's blood and told him not to speak of it for a year and a day.
- That warning tied into local legend that speaking could pass the curse and that drawing blood could free the spirit.