Over the past year, residents around Oklahoma’s Lake Thunderbird have reported sightings of an elusive, uncatchable cow roaming the area that has been dubbed “Thundercow.” The bovine is said to mysteriously appear and disappear in people’s yards, leaving behind hoofprints and cow droppings as proof of its presence.
Locals like former teacher Jessica Kelley and resident Natalie Bevill have their own first-hand Thundercow sighting stories. Many have tried but failed to catch the cow, adding to its mythic status. Some wonder if Thundercow has an owner, while others enjoy her almost Bigfoot-like legendary status as a mascot representing their Alameda neighborhood.
Though not seen for a while after one January encounter, Thundercow continues being spotted grazing along the Lake Thunderbird shores and appearing in locals’ yards overnight. The residents have no issues with the cow, seeming to take delight in her mysterious reputation. As more share stories and photos, the tale of the elusive “Thundercow” lives on as a modern rural legend.