Beasts of the Bayou
2014 · Discovery · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · Half Man / Half Alligator
Fri, 18 July, 12:00 pm
Local fishermen in Venice, Louisiana are searching for "The Parlangua"a half-man, half-alligator creature thought to be responsible for a rash of recent attacks. But researchers believe the incidents are due to alligator aggression during mating season.
About
Beasts of the Bayou follows Captain Blimp Cheramie, his first mate Eric, and his nephew Nathan through the marshes of Venice, Louisiana. They are on the hunt for legendary creatures that haunt the thousands of square miles of swampland around their homes. All the while scientists are seeking alternative explanations for the sightings and stories that have plagued this region for hundreds of years. Blimp and his team will use all their hunting and tracking skills to uncover the truth. The scientists will rely on their theories and a lifetime of research to dispel the myths. In the end, who will shed light on these timeless tales of beasts, creatures, demons, and monsters? It's book smarts versus swamp smarts on Beasts of the Bayou.
Episodes
- E01
Swamp Werewolf
Mon, 2 June· 60 minLocal fishermen in Venice, Louisiana are searching the bayou for "The Rougarou"... a Cajun werewolf thought to haunt swamps. All the while scientists are looking for a mutant canine that they believe is the cause of the recent surge in creature sightings.
- E02
Loch Ness Swamp
Fri, 11 July· 60 minLocal fishermen from Venice, Louisiana are searching the bayou for "The Altie"... A Loch Ness type river monster thought to be lurking in the swamps and marshes. But researchers from Tulane University think people are seeing a giant alligator gar fish.
- E03
Half Man / Half Alligator
Fri, 18 July· 60 minLocal fishermen in Venice, Louisiana are searching for "The Parlangua"a half-man, half-alligator creature thought to be responsible for a rash of recent attacks. But researchers believe the incidents are due to alligator aggression during mating season.
