6 True Scary Furry Convention Stories

The Journalist's Unsettling Encounter

• 📰 A journalist covering Anthro New England in 2016 experienced an unsettling encounter with a fursuit-clad individual named Shadow.
• ⚠️ Shadow exhibited intimidating behavior, following the journalist and later sending chilling threats via messages, expressing rage over the journalist's portrayal of furry fandom as escapism.
• ❓ The journalist reflects on the fear of not knowing the identity of individuals behind the fursuits, highlighting the potential for unseen threats.

Cruise Ship Mishap

• 🚢 A furry convention held on a cruise ship to Bermuda in 2019 was marred by extreme heat, leading to heatstroke and discomfort in fursuits.
• 🌊 On the return journey, a drunken celebration led to a man overboard incident, with the colorful fursuit of the victim being crucial for their rescue.
• 🤝 The near-tragedy ultimately brought the convention attendees closer together.

The Stalker's Obsession

• 🦊 Scarlett, a red panda fursona owner, recounts an experience at Confuzzled in the UK where she met Ryan, a male who fixated on her after a brief conversation.
• 📞 Ryan escalated his pursuit by contacting Scarlett's college and later sent a disturbing video of himself biting a wounded pigeon.
• 🔒 Scarlett was forced to change her phone number to escape Ryan's disturbing behavior and obsession.

The Bite at ScottaCon

• 🛡️ Rory, a security guard at ScottaCon in Scotland, intervened in an argument between a young furry and a stall owner.
• 🐶 The furry, described as a "dog boy," became aggressive, biting Rory's arm when the guard attempted to restrain him.
• 🚨 Police were called, and the aggressive furry was taken away, marking the most eventful part of Rory's shift.

The Yoast Family Murders

• 🔪 In 2016, a nine-year-old girl discovered her parents and a friend murdered in their Fullerton home.
• 💔 The investigation revealed the perpetrators were Joshua Acosta and Frank Felix, known to the victim's daughter through the furry fandom.
• ⚠️ Evidence suggested the murders were planned, possibly stemming from a dispute over Joshua's interactions with the victim's underage daughter and alleged abuse by her stepfather.

Midwest FurFest Gas Attack

• 💨 In 2014, a chlorine gas attack occurred at the Midwest FurFest convention in Rosemont, Illinois, causing respiratory distress and panic among attendees.
• 🕵️ Despite a large-scale investigation involving federal agencies, the perpetrator was never identified or apprehended.
• 😟 The incident led to increased security at future conventions and lingering fear among survivors about the unknown attacker.