Odd I know, but Iraqis in Basra are claiming that giant Badgers have been released by British troops to attack their city:
Giant Badgers attack Basra - Daily Telegraph
Here are a few quotes from the locals who saw these monstrous beasts:

“I believe this animal appeared following a raid to the region by the British forces,”

“I was sleeping at night when this strange animal hit me on my head. I have not seen such an animal before. My husband hurried to shoot
it but it was as swift as a deer,”

“It is the size of a dog but his head is like a monkey. It runs so quickly.”
Its so wacky it must be true!