The Flatwoods Monster incident occurred on September 12, 1952, in Flatwoods, West Virginia, and remains one of the most intriguing cases of alleged cryptid or extraterrestrial encounters. The event began when a group of local boys and their families observed a bright, fireball-like light streaking across the sky and landing on a nearby hill. The group, including two of the boys’ mothers, decided to investigate.
When they reached the hill, they reported encountering a strange, towering figure. Descriptions of the creature varied, but it was generally described as humanoid with a spade-shaped head, glowing red eyes, and a body covered in a dark, metallic or greenish material. The creature stood approximately 10 feet tall and was said to emit a noxious, sulfurous odor. Some reports also noted a pulsating or glowing light associated with the entity.
The witnesses, including the boys and their mothers, experienced a range of symptoms afterward, such as nausea and eye irritation, which they attributed to the encounter. Some claimed that the symptoms were severe and persistent.
Local authorities and UFO enthusiasts conducted investigations, but no conclusive evidence was found to support the existence of the creature. Despite this, the Flatwoods Monster incident remains a subject of ongoing interest and debate among researchers and enthusiasts.
This case is an interesting one. It is well known, and did have multiple witnesses, all with consistent accounts of what they saw. Additionally, many of the witnesses actually experienced physical symptoms after the encounter, ranging from nausea to an irritated throat and eyes. I think it has an unfortunate name, which may hurt its credibility. Also, There is no physical evidence or photographs that I know of. Another problem is it is so unique…. It just doesn’t match up ANY with other cases I’ve seen.
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