El Cuero
This creature from South American folklore is know as El Cuero, and its a legend a in the local indigenous communities. This cryptid is often depicted as a fearsome creature resembling a massive, leather-skinned monster.
Local legend claims this cryptid lurks in rivers or lakes, prowling for unsuspecting victims including children who venture too close to the water's edge. Its name translates to "the hide," a reference to its allegedly tough, leathery skin.
Reports of El Cuero vary, with some describing it as a shape-shifter that can disguise itself as a floating piece of hide. Tales of encounters often serve as cautionary stories meant to ward children off from getting too close to dangerous waterways. The truth of whether this creature is just a myth or a living monster is unknown nevertheless its legend lives on...

