Buru (cryptozoology)
From The Book of THoTH (Leaves of Wisdom)
The Buru was an aquatic reptile said to have lived in Jiro (also spelled and pronounced as Ziro) valley, a small town in the sate of Arunachal Pradesh, India , at some undefined time in the past. In 1947, Professor Christopher von Furer-Haimendorf was the first westener to be told about the Buru. By that time, the animals had reportedly already become extinct in the valley.
According to the Apatani elders, when their forefathers migrated to Jiro valley, the valley was primarily a marsh which was populated by Burus. The Apatani people decided to settle in the valley because of its fertility and good climate. But every now and then they would have confrontations with burus. So they decided to drain the marsh of its water and thus eliminate the Burus. Most of the Burus died because of the drainage, and many supposedly went underground into the 'soo' (springs).
The last Buru was said to be reported by a young woman, who sighted it in a spring one night while she was drawing water. The startled lady told her father about the incident. The next day the whole village helped fill the spring with stones and clay.
Notable Observations
There are some facts which may support the reality of the Buru stories:
- Until about 20 years ago, villages in Jiro depended on springs for cooking and drinking.
- Community springs in Apatani villages were usually very large, and supplied water to the whole village throughout the year.
- Jiro valley is still swampy in many places. The ground is soft in most areas.
- There are many springs in the valley.
Identity
There is speculation that the Buru was an unidentified member of the Order Crocodilia. Tellingly, crocodiles or alligators are also called "Buru" by the Apatanis.
