The legend of the Goatman is a popular urban legend that originated in Maryland, USA. According to the story, there was a scientist who worked at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in the 1970s. The scientist was conducting experiments on goats, and as a result of a failed experiment, he transformed into a half-man, half-goat creature.
The creature became known as the Goatman and was said to have terrorized the local community, particularly at night. There are different versions of the story, but many include the Goatman attacking people who wandered too close to its territory, making eerie sounds in the night, and even abducting unsuspecting victims.
The legend of the Goatman has become a popular part of Maryland folklore, and there are numerous accounts of people claiming to have seen or heard the creature. Some believe that the Goatman is simply a myth, while others maintain that it is a real, supernatural entity. Whatever the case, the legend of the Goatman continues to intrigue and terrify people to this day.